Sulfur
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A naturally abundant, yellow, non-metallic chemical element found in volcanic regions and many minerals, used widely in industry.
“The volcanic vents emitted a strong smell of sulfur as the geologist approached.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsʌl.fə/
Syllables
sul·fur
Related Words
Synonyms
ssulphur
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Wordle
Contains no E, ends in -FUR with U in position 3, a chemical element worth knowing
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, F adds good value in an otherwise common-letter word
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