How to pronounce sulfurous
Say it like SUHL-fuh-rus. Sulfurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfurous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfurous
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: sul-FYOO-rus.
What does sulfurous mean?
- Containing sulfur.
- Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its lower oxidation state.
Where does sulfurous come from?
From Latin sulfurōsus.
Questions about saying sulfurous
How do you pronounce sulfurous?
Say SUHL-fuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlfərəs/. In British English it is /sʌlˈfjurəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfurous?
Sulfurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fuh · rus.
Is sulfurous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /sʌlˈfjurəs/ (sul-FYOO-rus).