How do you pronounce "sodium"?

In American English: /ˈsoʊdiːəm/ (SOHD-ee-uhm). In British English: /sˈəʊdɪəm/ (S-ohd-i). In Canadian English: /ˈsoʊdiːəm/ (SOHD-ee-uhm). In Australian English: /sˈəʊdiəm/ (S-ohd-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsoʊdiːəm/ (SOHD-ee-uhm), while in British English it's /sˈəʊdɪəm/ (S-ohd-i).

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sodium

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/ˈsoʊdiːəm/

SOHD-ee-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

soʊdso·iːdi·əmum

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