How to Pronounce Plutonium

To pronounce "plutonium", say PLUT-on-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /pluːˈtoʊniəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pluːˈtoʊniəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plutonium”

"plutonium" has 3 syllables: plut-on-ium. It rhymes with pandemonium and harmonium, if that helps it stick.

What does plutonium mean?

noun

  1. A sanctuary dedicated to the Ancient Greek and Roman god Pluto, usually at a location producing poisonous emissions, believed to represent an entrance to the underworld.

noun

  1. The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 94 and symbol Pu: a silvery-gray radioactive actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

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Words that rhyme with plutonium

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pandemoniumharmoniumoniumzirconiumammoniumpoloniumgoniumusoniam

Related words

puuraniumstationagreementactinidetransuranic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plutonium"?▾

"Plutonium" has 3 syllables: plut · on · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "plutonium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plutonium" is /pluːˈtoʊniəm/.

What does "plutonium" mean?▾

Plutonium: A sanctuary dedicated to the Ancient Greek and Roman god Pluto, usually at a location producing poisonous emissions, believed to represent an entrance to the underworld.

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