How to Pronounce "chromium"
word
ˈkɹoʊmiəm
KROH-mee-um
kɹˈəʊmiəm
kROH-mee-um
Definition
Chromium is a shiny, hard, metallic chemical element often used to make stainless steel and chrome finishes. It is also a trace nutrient in the human diet.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹoʊmiəm
British English
kɹˈəʊmiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROH-mee-um
UK
kROH-mee-um
Listen in Context
Chromium is added to steel to make it stainless.
Our science teacher showed us a piece of pure chromium.
Some foods contain small amounts of chromium.
The car’s bumper has a shiny chromium finish.