How to pronounce stratosphere
Say it like STRAT-us-fih-er. Stratosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT).
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- STRAT
- us
- fih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratosphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stratosphere
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAT-us-feer.
What does stratosphere mean?
- The region of the uppermost atmosphere where the temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone.
Where does stratosphere come from?
From French stratosphère, a word coined by its discoverer, meteorologist Léon Teisserenc de Bort.
Questions about saying stratosphere
How do you pronounce stratosphere?
Say STRAT-us-fih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrætəsfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrætəsfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratosphere?
Stratosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT). Broken into parts: STRAT · us · fih · er.
Is stratosphere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈstrætəsfɪə/ (STRAT-us-feer).