How to Pronounce Osmium

To pronounce "osmium", say OSM-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒzmiəm/. 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

/ˈɒzmiəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “osmium”

"osmium" has 2 syllables: osm-ium.

What does osmium mean?

noun

  1. A chemical element (symbol Os) with atomic number 76: a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white transition metal found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "osmium"?▾

"Osmium" has 2 syllables: osm · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "osmium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "osmium" is /ˈɒzmiəm/.

What does "osmium" mean?▾

Osmium: A chemical element (symbol Os) with atomic number 76: a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white transition metal found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.

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