How to pronounce pyrophoric
Say it like py-roh-FOR-ik. Pyrophoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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US American/ˌpaɪroʊˈfɔrɪk/py-roh-FOR-ik
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- py
- roh
- FOR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrophoric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does pyrophoric mean?
adjective
- Spontaneously igniting in air, especially when in a finely divided state.
- Producing sparks, especially by friction.
- Able to oxidize with exposure to atmospheric oxygen at normal temperatures.
Words that rhyme with pyrophoric
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Questions about saying pyrophoric
How do you pronounce pyrophoric?
Say py-roh-FOR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪroʊˈfɔrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrophoric?
Pyrophoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: py · roh · FOR · ik.