How to Pronounce Sulfur

To pronounce "sulfur", say SULF-ur — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌl.fə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

sulfur

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsʌl.fə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sulfur”

"sulfur" has 2 syllables: sulf-ur. It rhymes with sulphur, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sulphur — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sulfur mean?

noun

  1. A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.
  2. A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

verb

  1. To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.

adjective

  1. Of a yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

Synonyms

brimstone

Words that rhyme with sulfur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sulphur

Related words

sulphurssulfuricsulfidedioxidesulphidesulphuricsulphate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sulfur"?▾

"Sulfur" has 2 syllables: sulf · ur.

What is the IPA transcription of "sulfur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sulfur" is /ˈsʌl.fə/.

What does "sulfur" mean?▾

Sulfur: A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

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