How do you pronounce "phosphor"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːsˌfɔr/ (FAHS-fawr). In British English: /fˈɒsfə/ (F-osf). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːsˌfɔr/ (FAHS-fawr). In Australian English: /fˈɒsfə/ (F-osf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːsˌfɔr/ (FAHS-fawr), while in British English it's /fˈɒsfə/ (F-osf).

How to Pronounce "phosphor"

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phosphor

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/ˈfɑːsˌfɔr/

FAHS-fawr

Syllable Breakdown

fɑːsphos·fɔrphor

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