How to pronounce noosphere
Say it like NOH-us-fih-er. Noosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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US American/ˈnoʊəsfɪɚ/NOH-us-fih-er
UK British/ˈnəʊəsfɪə/NOH-us-feer
- NOH
- us
- fih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noosphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 noosphere
- 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: NOH-us-feer.
What does noosphere mean?
noun
- The sphere of human reason, thought, and consciousness, seen as a theoretical evolutionary stage.
Questions about saying noosphere
How do you pronounce noosphere?
Say NOH-us-fih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊəsfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊəsfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noosphere?
Noosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · us · fih · er.
Is noosphere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈnəʊəsfɪə/ (NOH-us-feer).