How to pronounce fluorspar
Say it like FLOOR-spar. Fluorspar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOOR).
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- FLOOR
- spar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorspar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- sparGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorspar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLOOR-spah.
Other ways to say fluorspar
Fluorspar also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FLOR-spar /ˈflɔrˌspɑr/
What does fluorspar mean?
- Synonym of fluorite.
Where does fluorspar come from?
Blend of fluorite + spar (“mineral, crystal”).
Questions about saying fluorspar
How do you pronounce fluorspar?
Say FLOOR-spar. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʊrˌspɑr/. In British English it is /ˈflʊəˌspɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorspar?
Fluorspar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOOR). Broken into parts: FLOOR · spar.
Is fluorspar 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 /ˈflʊəˌspɑː/ (FLOOR-spah).