sulfur

/ˈsʌlfər/

Syllables sul·fur

Stress SUL-fur

Phonics Breakdown

sul

/sʌl/

short u

fur

/fər/

er schwa

Meaning

a yellow chemical element with a strong smell

Sound Reference

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sul=/sʌl/(sullen) + fur=/fər/(fur)

Example

Sulfur is used in making fertilizers.