How to Pronounce "stratosphere"
word
ˈstɹætəsˌfɪɹ
STRAT-uhs-feer
stɹˈætəsfˌiə
struh-TAS-fee-uh
Definition
The stratosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, where airplanes sometimes fly and the ozone layer is found.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹætəsˌfɪɹ
British English
stɹˈætəsfˌiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAT-uhs-feer
UK
struh-TAS-fee-uh
Listen in Context
The ozone layer is in the stratosphere.
Some airplanes fly in the stratosphere.
The stratosphere is above the troposphere.
Prices are in the stratosphere these days!