How do you pronounce "aluminium"?

In American English: /əˈluːmɪnəm/ (uh-LOOM-in-uhm). In British English: /ˌæljʊmˈɪnɪəm/ (aly-uum-IN-i-uhm). In Canadian English: /əˈluːmɪnəm/ (uh-LOOM-in-uhm). In Australian English: /ˌaljʊmˈɪniəm/ (aly-UUM-in-ee).

Is "aluminium" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈluːmɪnəm/ (uh-LOOM-in-uhm), while in British English it's /ˌæljʊmˈɪnɪəm/ (aly-uum-IN-i-uhm).

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/əˈluːmɪnəm/

uh-LOOM-in-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

əalu·luːmmi·ɪnni·əmum

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Last updated: 2026-02-12