How to pronounce mesosphere
Say it like MEZ-ohs-fih-er. Mesosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ).
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US American/ˈmɛzoʊsfɪɚ/MEZ-ohs-fih-er
UK British/ˈmɛsəʊsfɪə/MES-ohs-feer
- MEZ
- ohs
- fih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesosphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mesosphere
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MES-ohs-feer.
What does mesosphere mean?
noun
- The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere.
- The lower mantle, a layer inside the Earth.
Where does mesosphere come from?
From meso- + -sphere.
Questions about saying mesosphere
How do you pronounce mesosphere?
Say MEZ-ohs-fih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛzoʊsfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsəʊsfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesosphere?
Mesosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ). Broken into parts: MEZ · ohs · fih · er.
Is mesosphere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈmɛsəʊsfɪə/ (MES-ohs-feer).