How to pronounce ammonium
Say it like uh-MOH-nee-um. Ammonium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- uh
- MOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ammonium 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 ammonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-MOH-nee-um.
What does ammonium mean?
- The univalent NH₄⁺ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia
- Any similar cation formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl radicals
Where does ammonium come from?
From New Latin ammōnium.
Words that rhyme with ammonium
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Questions about saying ammonium
How do you pronounce ammonium?
Say uh-MOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈmoʊniəm/. In British English it is /əˈməʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ammonium?
Ammonium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: uh · MOH · nee · um.
Is ammonium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈməʊniəm/ (uh-MOH-nee-um).