How to Pronounce Atmosphere

To pronounce "atmosphere", say ATM-osph-er-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈætməsfˌiə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “atmosphere”

"atmosphere" has 4 syllables: atm-osph-er-e. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

What does atmosphere mean?

noun

  1. The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
  2. The air in a particular place.

Synonyms

airambiancefeelingmood

Words that rhyme with atmosphere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerpremierchevalierinsincereadhere

Related words

airambienceauraambianceatmatmosphericskytroposphere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atmosphere"?▾

"Atmosphere" has 4 syllables: atm · osph · er · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "atmosphere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atmosphere" is /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/.

What does "atmosphere" mean?▾

Atmosphere: The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

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