How to pronounce rhenium
Say it like REE-nee-um. Rhenium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhenium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 rhenium
American and British speakers say rhenium in essentially the same way: /ˈriniəm/ in the US and /ˈriːniəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-nee-um.
What does rhenium mean?
- A metallic chemical element with the atomic number 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.
- An atom of this element.
Where does rhenium come from?
From Latin Rhenus (“Rhine”), + -ium.
Words that rhyme with rhenium
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Questions about saying rhenium
How do you pronounce rhenium?
Say REE-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈriniəm/. In British English it is /ˈriːniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhenium?
Rhenium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · nee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say rhenium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriniəm/ and the British form is /ˈriːniəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.