How to pronounce styrofoam
Say it like STY-ruh-fohm. Styrofoam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstaɪrəfoʊm/STY-ruh-fohm
UK British/ˈstaɪrəfəʊm/STY-ruh-fohm
- STY
- ruh
- fohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Styrofoam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of styrofoam
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STY-ruh-fohm.
What does styrofoam mean?
noun
- Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.
Where does styrofoam come from?
Genericized trademark of Styrofoam, from -styr- (from polystyrene) + -o- + foam.
Questions about saying styrofoam
How do you pronounce styrofoam?
Say STY-ruh-fohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪrəfoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪrəfəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in styrofoam?
Styrofoam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · ruh · fohm.
Is styrofoam pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstaɪrəfəʊm/ (STY-ruh-fohm).