How to pronounce phosphor
Say it like FOS-fer. Phosphor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphor 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-fuh.
What does phosphor mean?
- Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
Where does phosphor come from?
From Medieval Latin phosphorus.
Questions about saying phosphor
How do you pronounce phosphor?
Say FOS-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphor?
Phosphor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · fer.
Is phosphor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɒsfə/ (FOS-fuh).