How to pronounce phosphorite
Say it like FOS-fuh-ryte. Phosphorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- fuh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphorite 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphorite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-fuh-ryte.
What does phosphorite mean?
- a sedimentary rock rich in phosphate minerals such as apatite
Where does phosphorite come from?
From phosphor + -ite.
Questions about saying phosphorite
How do you pronounce phosphorite?
Say FOS-fuh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsfəˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsfəˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphorite?
Phosphorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · fuh · ryte.
Is phosphorite 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 /ˈfɒsfəˌraɪt/ (FOS-fuh-ryte).