How to Pronounce "helium"
word
/ˈhiɫiəm/
HEE-lee-um
/hˈiːliəm/
HEE-lee-um
Definition
Helium is a colorless, odorless gas that is lighter than air and most commonly used to fill balloons and in scientific equipment. It is a chemical element with the symbol He.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhiɫiəm/
British English
/hˈiːliəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEE-lee-um
UK
HEE-lee-um
Listen in Context
The red balloon is full of helium.
Helium is used in some scientific experiments.
When a balloon has helium inside, it floats in the air.
You can hear a funny voice if you inhale a bit of helium from a balloon.