How to Pronounce Uranium

To pronounce "uranium", say UR-an-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/jʊˈɹeɪniəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “uranium”

"uranium" has 3 syllables: ur-an-ium. It rhymes with cranium and geranium, if that helps it stick.

What does uranium mean?

noun

  1. The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U: a radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.

Words that rhyme with uranium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craniumgeraniumtitanium

Related words

uplutoniumthoriumtritiumisotopeminenuclearaccelerate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "uranium"?▾

"Uranium" has 3 syllables: ur · an · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "uranium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "uranium" is /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/.

What does "uranium" mean?▾

Uranium: The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U: a radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.

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