How to Pronounce Ruthenium

To pronounce "ruthenium", say RUTH-en-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹuːˈθiːniəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ruthenium”

"ruthenium" has 3 syllables: ruth-en-ium.

What does ruthenium mean?

noun

  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Ru) with an atomic number of 44.
  2. An atom of this element.

Related words

rutetroxiderhodiumrheniumradiorutheniumrutherfordiumroentgeniumrubidium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruthenium"?▾

"Ruthenium" has 3 syllables: ruth · en · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "ruthenium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ruthenium" is /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/.

What does "ruthenium" mean?▾

Ruthenium: A metallic chemical element (symbol Ru) with an atomic number of 44.

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