How to pronounce phosphorites
Say it like FOS-fuh-ryts. Phosphorites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- fuh
- ryts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphorites 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.
- rytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphorites
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-fuh-ryts.
What does phosphorites mean?
- plural of phosphorite How to pronounce phosphorite
Questions about saying phosphorites
How do you pronounce phosphorites?
Say FOS-fuh-ryts. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsfəˌraɪts/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsfəˌraɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphorites?
Phosphorites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · fuh · ryts.
Is phosphorites 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 /ˈfɒsfəˌraɪts/ (FOS-fuh-ryts).