How to Pronounce Phosphonium

To pronounce "phosphonium", say PHOSPH-on-ium — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHOSPH-on-ium

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💡 Tip for remembering “phosphonium”

"phosphonium" has 3 syllables: phosph-on-ium.

What does phosphonium mean?

noun

  1. The tetravalent positively-charged phosphorus cation R4P+

Related words

phospheniumphosphitephosphoranylphosphinophosphinatephosphorylphosphonothioate

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How many syllables are in "phosphonium"?▾

"Phosphonium" has 3 syllables: phosph · on · ium.

What does "phosphonium" mean?▾

Phosphonium: The tetravalent positively-charged phosphorus cation R4P+

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