How to Pronounce Lithium

To pronounce "lithium", say LITH-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪθi.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɪθi.əm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lithium”

"lithium" has 2 syllables: lith-ium. It rhymes with dilithium, if that helps it stick.

What does lithium mean?

noun

  1. The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.
  2. A single atom of this element.

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Words that rhyme with lithium

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dilithium

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lithium"?▾

"Lithium" has 2 syllables: lith · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "lithium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lithium" is /ˈlɪθi.əm/.

What does "lithium" mean?▾

Lithium: The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.

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