How to pronounce phosphotungstic
Say it like fos-foh-TUHNG-stik. Phosphotungstic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUHNG).
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- fos
- foh
- TUHNG
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphotungstic 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.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phosphotungstic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fos-foh-TUHNG-stik.
What does phosphotungstic mean?
- Of or pertaining to phosphotungstic acid or its derivatives.
Where does phosphotungstic come from?
From phospho- + tungstic.
Questions about saying phosphotungstic
How do you pronounce phosphotungstic?
Say fos-foh-TUHNG-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsfoʊˈtʌŋstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsfəʊˈtʌŋstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphotungstic?
Phosphotungstic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUHNG). Broken into parts: fos · foh · TUHNG · stik.
Is phosphotungstic 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 /ˌfɒsfəʊˈtʌŋstɪk/ (fos-foh-TUHNG-stik).