How to pronounce plastisphere
Say it like PLAS-tis-fee-er. Plastisphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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US American/ˈplæstɪsˌfiər/PLAS-tis-fee-er
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- PLAS
- tis
- fee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plastisphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- feeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does plastisphere mean?
noun
- The ecosystem on the surface of a piece of plastic (especially in a marine environment).
Where does plastisphere come from?
From plastic + -sphere, analogous to biosphere.
Questions about saying plastisphere
How do you pronounce plastisphere?
Say PLAS-tis-fee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstɪsˌfiər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plastisphere?
Plastisphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · tis · fee · er.