How to pronounce athermic
Say it like ay-THUR-mik. Athermic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THUR).
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- ay
- THUR
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Athermic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of athermic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ay-THUR-mik.
What does athermic mean?
- resistant to heat passing through; heat-resistant, heatproof
- without an increase in temperature
- involving no enthalpy exchange
Where does athermic come from?
From a- + thermic.
Words that rhyme with athermic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of athermic.
Questions about saying athermic
How do you pronounce athermic?
Say ay-THUR-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈθɝmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈθɜːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in athermic?
Athermic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THUR). Broken into parts: ay · THUR · mik.
Is athermic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌeɪˈθɜːmɪk/ (ay-THUR-mik).