How to pronounce phosgene
Say it like FOZ-jeen. Phosgene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOZ).
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US American/ˈfɑzdʒin/FOZ-jeen
UK British/ˈfɒsdʒɪn/FOS-jin
- FOZ
- jeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosgene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jeenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phosgene
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-jin.
What does phosgene mean?
noun
- carbonyl chloride
Questions about saying phosgene
How do you pronounce phosgene?
Say FOZ-jeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑzdʒin/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsdʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosgene?
Phosgene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOZ). Broken into parts: FOZ · jeen.
Is phosgene 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 /ˈfɒsdʒɪn/ (FOS-jin).