To pronounce "phosphorous", say PHOSPH-or-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PHOSPH-or-ous
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"phosphorous" has 3 syllables: phosph-or-ous. It rhymes with phosphorus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: phosphorus — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Phosphorous" has 3 syllables: phosph · or · ous.
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