How to pronounce indium
Say it like IN-dee-um. Indium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep 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 indium
American and British speakers say indium in essentially the same way: /ˈɪndiəm/ in the US and /ˈɪndiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-dee-um.
What does indium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.
- A single atom of this element.
Where does indium come from?
Coined as a New Latin term from German Indigo (“indigo”), based on the color of its spectral lines.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying indium
How do you pronounce indium?
Say IN-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪndiəm/. In British English it is /ˈɪndiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indium?
Indium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · dee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say indium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪndiəm/ and the British form is /ˈɪndiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.