How do you pronounce "uranium"?

In American English: /jɝˈeɪniːəm/ (yur-AYN-ee-uhm). In British English: /jʊɹˈeɪnɪəm/ (yuur-AYN-i-uhm). In Canadian English: /jɝˈeɪniːəm/ (yur-AYN-ee-uhm). In Australian English: /jʊəɹˈeɪniəm/ (yuu-uhr-AYN-ee-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /jɝˈeɪniːəm/ (yur-AYN-ee-uhm), while in British English it's /jʊɹˈeɪnɪəm/ (yuur-AYN-i-uhm).

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/jɝˈeɪniːəm/

yur-AYN-ee-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

jɝu·eɪnra·iːni·əmum

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