How to pronounce phosphorescents
Say it like fos-fuh-RES-unts. Phosphorescents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- fos
- fuh
- RES
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphorescents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphorescents
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fos-fuh-RES-unts.
What does phosphorescents mean?
- plural of phosphorescent
Questions about saying phosphorescents
How do you pronounce phosphorescents?
Say fos-fuh-RES-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsfəˈrɛsənts/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphorescents?
Phosphorescents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: fos · fuh · RES · unts.
Is phosphorescents 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 /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənts/ (fos-fuh-RES-unts).