To pronounce "helium", say HEL-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhiːli.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhiːli.əm/
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"helium" has 2 syllables: hel-ium. It rhymes with telium and peliom, if that helps it stick.
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"Helium" has 2 syllables: hel · ium.
The IPA transcription of "helium" is /ˈhiːli.əm/.
Helium: The second lightest chemical element (symbol He) with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602, a colorless, odorless and inert noble gas.
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