How do you pronounce "phosphates"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːsfeɪts/ (FAHSF-ayts). In British English: /fˈɒsfeɪts/ (F-osf). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːsfeɪts/ (FAHSF-ayts). In Australian English: /fˈɒsfeɪts/ (F-osf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːsfeɪts/ (FAHSF-ayts), while in British English it's /fˈɒsfeɪts/ (F-osf).

How to Pronounce "phosphates"

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phosphates

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/ˈfɑːsfeɪts/

FAHSF-ayts

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fɑːsfphos·eɪtsphates

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