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