How to Pronounce Phosphine

To pronounce "phosphine", say PHOSPH-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒsfiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɒsfiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phosphine”

"phosphine" has 3 syllables: phosph-in-e.

What does phosphine mean?

noun

  1. A toxic gas, chemical formula PH3.
  2. Any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR3 (where at least one R is not H),

Synonyms

hydride of phosphorusphosphanephosphorus hydridephosphureted hydrogen

Related words

phosphanephosphindiphosphinephosphinodiphenylphosphinephosphorane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phosphine"?▾

"Phosphine" has 3 syllables: phosph · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "phosphine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phosphine" is /ˈfɒsfiːn/.

What does "phosphine" mean?▾

Phosphine: A toxic gas, chemical formula PH3.

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