How to Pronounce "thallium"
word
ˈθæɫiəm
THAL-ee-uhm
θˈæliəm
thu-LEE-um
Definition
Thallium is a soft, toxic, bluish-gray metal, chemical element symbol Tl, used in electronics, medicine, and sometimes in poisons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθæɫiəm
British English
θˈæliəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAL-ee-uhm
UK
thu-LEE-um
Listen in Context
Thallium is very toxic to humans.
Doctors sometimes use thallium in special heart tests.
Thallium is a chemical element with the symbol Tl.
Old thermometers sometimes contained thallium.