How Do You Spell FOSFORUS?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒsfɔːɹəs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "fosforus" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "phosphorus" /ˈfɑːsfərəs/. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the first syllable is pronounced with the "f" sound, followed by the long "a" sound, then "s" and "f" sounds again, with the emphasis on the second syllable. This element is a non-metal that is highly reactive and can be found in certain minerals and living organisms. It is commonly used in fertilizers, detergents, and even matches.

Common Misspellings for FOSFORUS

• fosfopus
• fosfosus
• fosfor5s
• fosfores
• fosforqs
• fosforws
• fosforts
• fosforu3
• fosforuc
• fosforuq
• fosforur
• fosfourus
• fosfoarus
• f osforus
• fo sforus
• fos forus
• fosf orus
• fosfo rus
• fosfor us
• fosforu s

Etymology of FOSFORUS

The word "fosforus" is derived from the Latin term "phosphorus", which in turn comes from the Greek word "phosphoros". The Greek term is a combination of "phos" meaning "light" and "phoros" meaning "bearer" or "bringing". Thus, "fosforus" ultimately refers to something or someone that carries or brings light. "Fosforus" is an alternate spelling of "phosphorus", both being used interchangeably to refer to the chemical element with the atomic number 15 and symbol P.