How to pronounce endothermic
Say it like en-doh-THUR-mik. Endothermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- en
- doh
- THUR
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endothermic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 endothermic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-doh-THUR-mik.
What does endothermic mean?
- Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
- Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.
- A substance that absorbs heat energy.
Where does endothermic come from?
Borrowed from French endothermique, from endo- (“inside”) + thermique (“of heat”), both ultimately from Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with endothermic
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Questions about saying endothermic
How do you pronounce endothermic?
Say en-doh-THUR-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndoʊˈθɝmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endothermic?
Endothermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: en · doh · THUR · mik.
Is endothermic 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 /ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk/ (en-doh-THUR-mik).