How to pronounce phos
Say it like FOS. Phos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɑs/FOS
UK British/fɒs/FOS
- FOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS.
What does phos mean?
noun
- plural of pho How to pronounce pho
Words that rhyme with phos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phos.
Questions about saying phos
How do you pronounce phos?
Say FOS. The American pronunciation is /fɑs/. In British English it is /fɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phos?
Phos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOS.
Is phos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fɒs/ (FOS).