How to Pronounce Selenium

To pronounce "selenium", say SEL-en-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈliː.ni.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

/səˈliː.ni.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “selenium”

"selenium" has 3 syllables: sel-en-ium. It rhymes with triennium and xenium, if that helps it stick.

What does selenium mean?

noun

  1. A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Se) with an atomic number of 34, used mainly in glassmaking and pigments and as a semiconductor.
  2. A single atom of this element.

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Words that rhyme with selenium

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trienniumxeniumrheniumsplenium

Related words

setelluriumdisulfidedisulphidemicronutrientchalcogenelementtrace-element

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "selenium"?▾

"Selenium" has 3 syllables: sel · en · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "selenium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "selenium" is /səˈliː.ni.əm/.

What does "selenium" mean?▾

Selenium: A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Se) with an atomic number of 34, used mainly in glassmaking and pigments and as a semiconductor.

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