To pronounce "ilium", say IL-ium — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ilium
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"ilium" has 2 syllables: il-ium. It rhymes with ileum and cilium, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ileum — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ilium" has 2 syllables: il · ium.
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