How to Pronounce "uranium"
word
/jɝˈeɪniəm/
yur-AY-nee-uhm
/jɔːɹˈeɪniəm/
yaw-RAY-nee-uhm
Definition
Uranium is a heavy, radioactive metal used mainly as fuel for nuclear reactors and in nuclear weapons.
IPA Transcription
American English
/jɝˈeɪniəm/
British English
/jɔːɹˈeɪniəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yur-AY-nee-uhm
UK
yaw-RAY-nee-uhm
Listen in Context
Uranium is used in nuclear power plants.
People must handle uranium carefully because it is radioactive.
Uranium can be found in some types of rock.
The government set strict controls on uranium exports.