How to pronounce ammonia
Say it like uh-MOHN-yuh. Ammonia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHN).
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- uh
- MOHN
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ammonia 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.
- MOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ammonia
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-MOH-nih-uh.
What does ammonia mean?
- A gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH₃, with a pungent smell and taste.
- A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.“Never use ammonia to clean metal writing pens.”
Where does ammonia come from?
From Latin sal ammoniacus (“salt of Amun, ammonium chloride”), named so because it was found near the temple of (Jupiter) Ammon in Egypt.
Words that rhyme with ammonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ammonia.
Questions about saying ammonia
How do you pronounce ammonia?
Say uh-MOHN-yuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈmoʊnjə/. In British English it is /əˈməʊnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ammonia?
Ammonia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHN). Broken into parts: uh · MOHN · yuh.
Is ammonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /əˈməʊnɪə/ (uh-MOH-nih-uh).