How many syllables in phosphorus?
Syllables in phosphorus
3
phos·pho·rus
Phosphorus has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say phosphorus
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ 3 syllables, PHOS-pho-rus · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say phosphorus slowly and listen for each vowel sound: phos, pho, rus. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in phosphorus?
- Phosphorus has three syllables.
- How do you divide phosphorus into syllables?
- Phosphorus divides as phos-pho-rus.
- Which syllable is stressed in phosphorus?
- The first syllable (PHOS-pho-rus).