How to pronounce alumina
Say it like uh-LOO-muh-nuh. Alumina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- uh
- LOO
- muh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alumina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alumina
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: uh-LYOO-mih-nuh.
What does alumina mean?
- Aluminum oxide, especially when used in mining, material sciences or ceramics, a refractory solid compound.
Where does alumina come from?
From the combining form of Latin alumen + -a.
Questions about saying alumina
How do you pronounce alumina?
Say uh-LOO-muh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈlumənə/. In British English it is /əˈljuːmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alumina?
Alumina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: uh · LOO · muh · nuh.
Is alumina pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈljuːmɪnə/ (uh-LYOO-mih-nuh).