How to Pronounce Tellurium

To pronounce "tellurium", say TELL-ur-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tellurium”

"tellurium" has 3 syllables: tell-ur-ium. It rhymes with curium, if that helps it stick.

What does tellurium mean?

noun

  1. The chemical element with atomic number 52. Symbol: Te. A rare, brittle, mildly toxic, silver-white metalloid.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Synonyms

sylvanium

Words that rhyme with tellurium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

curium

Related words

teseleniumterbiumthuliumtelluritetelluridetellurometallate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tellurium"?▾

"Tellurium" has 3 syllables: tell · ur · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "tellurium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tellurium" is /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/.

What does "tellurium" mean?▾

Tellurium: The chemical element with atomic number 52. Symbol: Te. A rare, brittle, mildly toxic, silver-white metalloid.

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