How to Pronounce Germanium

To pronounce "germanium", say GERM-an-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “germanium”

"germanium" has 3 syllables: germ-an-ium.

What does germanium mean?

noun

  1. A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.
  2. An atom of this element.

Related words

gegermyliumgermanitegermanciteradiogermaniummetalloid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "germanium"?▾

"Germanium" has 3 syllables: germ · an · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "germanium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "germanium" is /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/.

What does "germanium" mean?▾

Germanium: A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.

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