How to Pronounce Zirconium

To pronounce "zirconium", say ZIRC-on-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “zirconium”

"zirconium" has 3 syllables: zirc-on-ium. It rhymes with pandemonium and harmonium, if that helps it stick.

What does zirconium mean?

noun

  1. A chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.

Words that rhyme with zirconium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pandemoniumharmoniumoniumplutoniumammoniumpoloniumgoniumusoniam

Related words

zrniobiumzirconylzirconiazirconzinczirconolitezirconide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zirconium"?▾

"Zirconium" has 3 syllables: zirc · on · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "zirconium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zirconium" is /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/.

What does "zirconium" mean?▾

Zirconium: A chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.

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