How to Pronounce "neodymium"
word
nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm
nee-uh-DIM-ee-um
nˌiːəʊdˈɪmiəm
nee-oh-DIM-ee-um
Definition
Neodymium is a chemical element, a rare earth metal used to make powerful magnets and some types of glass.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm
British English
nˌiːəʊdˈɪmiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nee-uh-DIM-ee-um
UK
nee-oh-DIM-ee-um
Listen in Context
Neodymium is used to make very strong magnets.
A neodymium magnet is found inside headphones.
Scientists discovered neodymium in 1885.
If you ever take apart an old hard drive, you'll probably find a neodymium magnet inside.