How to Pronounce Protactinium

To pronounce "protactinium", say PROT-act-in-ium — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/. 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

/ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “protactinium”

"protactinium" has 4 syllables: prot-act-in-ium.

What does protactinium mean?

noun

  1. A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91: a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.

Synonyms

protoactinium

Related words

paprotoactiniumactiniumeka-protactiniumpalladiumactinideplutoniumuranium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protactinium"?▾

"Protactinium" has 4 syllables: prot · act · in · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "protactinium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protactinium" is /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/.

What does "protactinium" mean?▾

Protactinium: A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91: a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.

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