How to pronounce atmosphere
Say it like AT-mus-feer. Atmosphere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- mus
- feer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atmosphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atmosphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AT-mus-feer.
What does atmosphere mean?
- a particular environment or surrounding influence“there was an atmosphere of excitement”
- a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
- the mass of air surrounding the Earth“there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere”“it was exposed to the air”
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Questions about saying atmosphere
How do you pronounce atmosphere?
Say AT-mus-feer. The American pronunciation is /ˈætməsˌfɪr/. In British English it is /ˈætməsˌfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atmosphere?
Atmosphere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · mus · feer.
Is atmosphere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈætməsˌfɪə/ (AT-mus-feer).