Sulphurine is a chemical compound and its spelling may seem unusual to those unfamiliar with chemistry. The correct spelling of this word is "sulphurine" with a "ph" instead of an "f." The reason for this spelling difference is because the element sulphur is commonly spelled with a "ph" in British English. The correct pronunciation of sulphurine is /ˈsʌlfjʊraɪn/ with stress on the first syllable and the "ph" being pronounced as an "f."