How to Pronounce Phlogiston

To pronounce "phlogiston", say PHLOG-ist-on — 3 syllables, IPA /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phlogiston”

"phlogiston" has 3 syllables: phlog-ist-on.

What does phlogiston mean?

noun

  1. The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

Related words

protylechemismpyroacidpyroletervolatile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phlogiston"?▾

"Phlogiston" has 3 syllables: phlog · ist · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "phlogiston"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phlogiston" is /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/.

What does "phlogiston" mean?▾

Phlogiston: The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

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