How to pronounce troposphere
Say it like TROH-pus-fih-er. Troposphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH).
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- TROH
- pus
- fih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troposphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of troposphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TROP-us-fee-uh.
What does troposphere mean?
- The lower levels of the atmosphere extending from the surface of the Earth or another celestial body up to the tropopause. It is characterized by convective air movements and a large vertical temperature change.
Where does troposphere come from?
Borrowed from French troposphère.
Questions about saying troposphere
How do you pronounce troposphere?
Say TROH-pus-fih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtroʊpəsfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒpəsfiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troposphere?
Troposphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH). Broken into parts: TROH · pus · fih · er.
Is troposphere 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 /ˈtrɒpəsfiə/ (TROP-us-fee-uh).