How to pronounce phosphors
Say it like FOS-forz. Phosphors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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US American/ˈfɑsˌfɔrz/FOS-forz
UK British/ˈfɒsˌfɔːz/FOS-fawz
- FOS
- forz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphors 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.
- forzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphors
- 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-fawz.
What does phosphors mean?
noun
- plural of phosphor How to pronounce phosphor
Questions about saying phosphors
How do you pronounce phosphors?
Say FOS-forz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsˌfɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsˌfɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphors?
Phosphors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · forz.
Is phosphors 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 /ˈfɒsˌfɔːz/ (FOS-fawz).