How to Pronounce Stratosphere

To pronounce "stratosphere", say STRAT-osph-er-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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STRAT-osph-er-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “stratosphere”

"stratosphere" has 4 syllables: strat-osph-er-e. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

What does stratosphere mean?

noun

  1. Collectively, those layers of the Earth’s crust which primarily comprise stratified deposits.
  2. The region of the uppermost atmosphere where temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone. The stratosphere extends from the tropopause (10–15 kilometers) to approximately 50 kilometers, where it is succeeded by the mesosphere.

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Words that rhyme with stratosphere

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Related words

troposphereatmospherestratigraphyasthenospherestageaesthenospherecruststratonomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stratosphere"?▾

"Stratosphere" has 4 syllables: strat · osph · er · e.

What does "stratosphere" mean?▾

Stratosphere: Collectively, those layers of the Earth’s crust which primarily comprise stratified deposits.

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