How to pronounce sulphur
Say it like SUHL-fer. Sulphur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulphur 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sulphur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHL-fuh.
What does sulphur mean?
- Alternative spelling of sulfur.
- Alternative spelling of sulfur.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sulphur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sulphur.
Words that sound like sulphur
Questions about saying sulphur
How do you pronounce sulphur?
Say SUHL-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulphur?
Sulphur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fer.
Is sulphur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsʌlfə/ (SUHL-fuh).
What words sound the same as sulphur?
Sulphur sounds the same as sulfur in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.