How to pronounce ilium
Say it like IL-ee-um. Ilium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ilium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 ilium
American and British speakers say ilium in essentially the same way: /ˈɪliəm/ in the US and /ˈɪliəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IL-ee-um.
What does ilium mean?
- The upper and widest of the three bones that make up each side of the hipbone.
Where does ilium come from?
Borrowed from Latin īlium (“lower abdomen”), from īle (“flank”).
Words that rhyme with ilium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ilium.
Questions about saying ilium
How do you pronounce ilium?
Say IL-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪliəm/. In British English it is /ˈɪliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ilium?
Ilium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say ilium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪliəm/ and the British form is /ˈɪliəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.