How do you pronounce "atmospheric"?

In American English: /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ (atm-uhs-FEHR-ik). In British English: /ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk/ (atm-uhsf-EHR-ik). In Canadian English: /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ (atm-uhs-FEHR-ik). In Australian English: /ˌatməsfˈɛɹɪk/ (atm-UHSF-ehr).

Is "atmospheric" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ (atm-uhs-FEHR-ik), while in British English it's /ˌætməsfˈɛɹɪk/ (atm-uhsf-EHR-ik).

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/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/

atm-uhs-FEHR-ik

Syllable Breakdown

ætmat·əsmo·fɛrspher·ɪkic

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Last updated: 2026-02-12