How to Pronounce Hafnium

To pronounce "hafnium", say HAFN-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæfniəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæfniəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hafnium”

"hafnium" has 2 syllables: hafn-ium.

What does hafnium mean?

noun

  1. A chemical element (symbol Hf) with an atomic number of 72: a lustrous, silvery-grey tetravalent transition metal.

Synonyms

celtium

Related words

hfhafnatedihafniumholmiumhassiumhydrogenmercuryhahnium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hafnium"?▾

"Hafnium" has 2 syllables: hafn · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "hafnium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hafnium" is /ˈhæfniəm/.

What does "hafnium" mean?▾

Hafnium: A chemical element (symbol Hf) with an atomic number of 72: a lustrous, silvery-grey tetravalent transition metal.

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