How do you pronounce "helium"?

In American English: /ˈhiːliːəm/ (HEEL-ee-uhm). In British English: /hˈiːliəm/ (H-eel-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈhiːliːəm/ (HEEL-ee-uhm). In Australian English: /hˈiːliəm/ (H-eel-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhiːliːəm/ (HEEL-ee-uhm), while in British English it's /hˈiːliəm/ (H-eel-ee).

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helium

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/ˈhiːliːəm/

HEEL-ee-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

hiːlhe·iːli·əmum

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