How to pronounce stratospheric
Say it like strat-us-FER-ik. Stratospheric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER).
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- strat
- us
- FER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratospheric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stratospheric
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: strat-us-FER-ik.
What does stratospheric mean?
- Of, relating to, or occurring in the stratosphere (“the region of the uppermost atmosphere”).
- Unusually or unreasonably high; astronomical.“The hotel charged stratospheric prices for a simple cooked breakfast.”
Where does stratospheric come from?
From stratosphere + -ic (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives from nouns).
Words that rhyme with stratospheric
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Questions about saying stratospheric
How do you pronounce stratospheric?
Say strat-us-FER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌstrætəsˈfɛrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌstrætəsˈfɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratospheric?
Stratospheric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER). Broken into parts: strat · us · FER · ik.
Is stratospheric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌstrætəsˈfɛrɪk/ (strat-us-FER-ik).