How to pronounce allium
Say it like AL-ee-um. Allium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allium
American and British speakers say allium in essentially the same way: /ˈæliəm/ in the US and /ˈæliəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ee-um.
What does allium mean?
- Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, including onions and garlic.
Where does allium come from?
From taxonomic name Allium, from Latin allium.
Questions about saying allium
How do you pronounce allium?
Say AL-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈæliəm/. In British English it is /ˈæliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allium?
Allium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say allium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæliəm/ and the British form is /ˈæliəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.