How to Pronounce "phosphorescent"
word
ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsənt
fahs-fuh-RES-uhnt
fˌɒsfəɹˈɛsənt
fos-fuh-RES-uhnt
Definition
Emitting a soft, glowing light without heat; able to glow in the dark after being exposed to light.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsənt
British English
fˌɒsfəɹˈɛsənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fahs-fuh-RES-uhnt
UK
fos-fuh-RES-uhnt
Listen in Context
The phosphorescent stars on my ceiling glow at night.
She used phosphorescent paint for the Halloween decorations.
Some sea creatures are naturally phosphorescent.
That jellyfish looks so cool and phosphorescent in the dark water.