How to pronounce enthalpy
Say it like EN-thul-pee. Enthalpy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- thul
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enthalpy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enthalpy
American and British speakers say enthalpy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnθəlpi/ in the US and /ˈɛnθəlpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-thul-pee.
What does enthalpy mean?
- A measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.
Questions about saying enthalpy
How do you pronounce enthalpy?
Say EN-thul-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnθəlpi/. In British English it is /ˈɛnθəlpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enthalpy?
Enthalpy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · thul · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say enthalpy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnθəlpi/ and the British form is /ˈɛnθəlpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.