How to pronounce sulfa
Say it like SUHL-fuh. Sulfa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfa
American and British speakers say sulfa in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlfə/ in the US and /ˈsʌlfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-fuh.
What does sulfa mean?
- Of or containing sulfonamide or sulfanilamide.
- A sulfonamide or sulfanilamide.
Questions about saying sulfa
How do you pronounce sulfa?
Say SUHL-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlfə/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfa?
Sulfa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fuh.
Do Americans and Brits say sulfa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlfə/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.