How to Pronounce "ilium"
word
ˈɪlɪəm
IL-ee-uhm
ˈɪliəm
IL-ee-um
Definition
The ilium is the broad, upper part of the hip bone in humans and many animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪlɪəm
British English
ˈɪliəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IL-ee-uhm
UK
IL-ee-um
Listen in Context
The ilium is part of the hip bone.
Doctors learn about the ilium in anatomy class.
A fracture of the ilium can be painful.
Your ilium connects with other bones to form the pelvis.