How do you pronounce "barium"?

In American English: /ˈbɛriːəm/ (BEHR-ee-uhm). In British English: /bˈeəɹiəm/ (B-eh-uhr-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛriːəm/ (BEHR-ee-uhm). In Australian English: /bˈeəɹiəm/ (B-eh-uhr-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛriːəm/ (BEHR-ee-uhm), while in British English it's /bˈeəɹiəm/ (B-eh-uhr-ee).

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barium

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/ˈbɛriːəm/

BEHR-ee-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

bɛrbar·iːi·əmum

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