How to Pronounce Strontium

To pronounce "strontium", say STRONT-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “strontium”

"strontium" has 2 syllables: stront-ium.

What does strontium mean?

noun

  1. The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Related words

srrubidiumtitanateradiogenicstrontiastrontianradiostrontiumstrontianite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strontium"?▾

"Strontium" has 2 syllables: stront · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "strontium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strontium" is /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/.

What does "strontium" mean?▾

Strontium: The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

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