How to Pronounce Yttrium

To pronounce "yttrium", say YTTRIUM — one syllable, IPA /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/

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What does yttrium mean?

noun

  1. A silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Y) with an atomic number of 39, mainly found in combination with lanthanide elements in rare-earth minerals.

Related words

ygarnetittriumytterbiumyttriathuliumterbiumzirconium

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How many syllables are in "yttrium"?▾

"Yttrium" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yttrium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yttrium" is /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/.

What does "yttrium" mean?▾

Yttrium: A silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Y) with an atomic number of 39, mainly found in combination with lanthanide elements in rare-earth minerals.

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