How to Pronounce "phosphorous"
word
ˈfɑsfɝəs
FAHSS-fer-uss
fˈɒsfəɹəs
FOSS-fuh-russ
Definition
Phosphorous describes a chemical compound containing phosphorus with a lower oxidation state, often used to refer to substances based on the element phosphorus, especially in chemistry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑsfɝəs
British English
fˈɒsfəɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAHSS-fer-uss
UK
FOSS-fuh-russ
Listen in Context
Phosphorous compounds are important in chemistry.
Farmers sometimes use phosphorous fertilizer for their crops.
They studied the reaction of phosphorous acid in the lab.
You can tell it's phosphorous acid by its unique smell.