How to Pronounce "iridium"
word
ˌɪˈɹɪdiəm
i-RID-ee-um
ɪɹˈɪdiəm
i-RID-ee-um
Definition
Iridium is a rare, very hard, and dense silvery-white metal, mainly used in jewelry, electrical contacts, and some scientific equipment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɹɪdiəm
British English
ɪɹˈɪdiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-RID-ee-um
UK
i-RID-ee-um
Listen in Context
Iridium is one of the rarest metals on Earth.
They use iridium in fountain pen tips because it is very hard.
Jewelry with iridium is very durable.
Some scientists study iridium to learn about meteor impacts.