How to Pronounce Platinum

To pronounce "platinum", say PLAT-in-um — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈplæt.nəm/. 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

/ˈplæt.nəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “platinum”

"platinum" has 3 syllables: plat-in-um.

What does platinum mean?

noun

  1. The chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt; a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, silverish-white transition metal of great value.
  2. A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.

verb

  1. To reach platinum level in a game

    “I platinumed in Clash of Clans yesterday.”

adjective

  1. Of a whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.
  2. Of a musical recording that has sold over one million copies (for singles), or two million (for albums).

Synonyms

platinawhite gold

Related words

ptrhodiumsinkerdeckrecorderstageturntableiridio

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "platinum"?▾

"Platinum" has 3 syllables: plat · in · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "platinum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "platinum" is /ˈplæt.nəm/.

What does "platinum" mean?▾

Platinum: The chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt; a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, silverish-white transition metal of great value.

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