How to pronounce phosphine
Say it like FOS-feen. Phosphine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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US American/ˈfɑsfin/FOS-feen
UK British/ˈfɒsfin/FOS-feen
- FOS
- feen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphine 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.
- feenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-feen.
What does phosphine mean?
noun
- A toxic gas, chemical formula PH₃.
- Any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR₃ (where at least one R is not H),
- Chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt.
Where does phosphine come from?
From phosph- + -ine.
Questions about saying phosphine
How do you pronounce phosphine?
Say FOS-feen. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsfin/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsfin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphine?
Phosphine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · feen.
Is phosphine 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 /ˈfɒsfin/ (FOS-feen).