How to Pronounce Rhenium

To pronounce "rhenium", say RHEN-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːniəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

rhenium

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹiːniəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rhenium”

"rhenium" has 2 syllables: rhen-ium. It rhymes with triennium and xenium, if that helps it stick.

What does rhenium mean?

noun

  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Words that rhyme with rhenium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trienniumxeniumseleniumsplenium

Related words

rerhodiumradiorheniumrhenaterutheniumradonroentgeniumrubidium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rhenium"?▾

"Rhenium" has 2 syllables: rhen · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "rhenium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rhenium" is /ˈɹiːniəm/.

What does "rhenium" mean?▾

Rhenium: A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.

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