How to Pronounce Sulphurous

To pronounce "sulphurous", say SULPH-ur-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SULPH-ur-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “sulphurous”

"sulphurous" has 3 syllables: sulph-ur-ous. It rhymes with sulfurous, if that helps it stick.

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

What does sulphurous mean?

adjective

  1. Containing sulfur.
  2. Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its lower oxidation state.

Words that rhyme with sulphurous

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sulfurous

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sulphurous"?▾

"Sulphurous" has 3 syllables: sulph · ur · ous.

What does "sulphurous" mean?▾

Sulphurous: Containing sulfur.

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