atmosphere

/ˈætməsfɪr/

Syllables at·mo·sphere

Stress AT-mo-sphere

Phonics Breakdown

at

/æt/

short a

mo

/mə/

schwa

sphere

/sfɪr/

ph = /f/

Meaning

the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth; the general mood of a place

Sound Reference

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at=/æt/(at) + mo=/mə/(lemon) + sphere=/sfɪr/(sphere)

Example

The Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation.