How to pronounce iridium
Say it like ir-ID-ee-um. Iridium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ID).
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- ir
- ID
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iridium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- IDSay 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 iridium
American and British speakers say iridium in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈrɪdiəm/ in the US and /ˌɪˈrɪdiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ir-ID-ee-um.
What does iridium mean?
- (uncountable) A chemical element with an atomic number of 77: a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.
- An atom of this element.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ir
Words that rhyme with iridium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of iridium.
Questions about saying iridium
How do you pronounce iridium?
Say ir-ID-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɪdiəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈrɪdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iridium?
Iridium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ID). Broken into parts: ir · ID · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say iridium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈrɪdiəm/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈrɪdiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.