How to pronounce gallium
Say it like GAL-ee-um. Gallium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay 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 gallium
American and British speakers say gallium in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæliəm/ in the US and /ˈɡæliəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-ee-um.
What does gallium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal.
Where does gallium come from?
Named by its discoverer Lecoq, after Latin Gallia (“Gaul”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ga
Words that rhyme with gallium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gallium.
Questions about saying gallium
How do you pronounce gallium?
Say GAL-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæliəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡæliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallium?
Gallium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say gallium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæliəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡæliəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.