How to Pronounce "plutonium"
word
/pɫuˈtoʊniəm/
ploo-TOH-nee-uhm
/pluːtˈəʊniəm/
ploo-TOH-nee-uhm
Definition
Plutonium is a radioactive chemical element used mainly as a fuel in nuclear reactors and for making nuclear weapons.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɫuˈtoʊniəm/
British English
/pluːtˈəʊniəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ploo-TOH-nee-uhm
UK
ploo-TOH-nee-uhm
Listen in Context
Plutonium is a dangerous radioactive element.
It is hard to store plutonium safely.
The plutonium used in bombs is different from what powers most reactors.
Even a small piece of plutonium needs strict security.