How to pronounce polonium
Say it like puh-LOH-nee-um. Polonium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- puh
- LOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polonium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay 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 polonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-LOH-nih-um.
What does polonium mean?
- A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.
- An atom of this element.
Where does polonium come from?
From New Latin polonium, from Medieval Latin Polonia (“Poland”), named after Marie Curie's homeland.
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Questions about saying polonium
How do you pronounce polonium?
Say puh-LOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /pəˈloʊniəm/. In British English it is /pəˈləʊnɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polonium?
Polonium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: puh · LOH · nee · um.
Is polonium 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 /pəˈləʊnɪəm/ (puh-LOH-nih-um).