How to pronounce exothermic
Say it like ek-soh-THUR-mik. Exothermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- ek
- soh
- THUR
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exothermic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohKeep 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 exothermic
- 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: ek-soh-THUR-mik.
What does exothermic mean?
- That releases energy in the form of heat.
- That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition.
- Of an animal: whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded.
- A substance that releases heat energy.
Where does exothermic come from?
From French exothermique, from exo- (“outside”) + thermique (“of heat”), both ultimately from Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with exothermic
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Questions about saying exothermic
How do you pronounce exothermic?
Say ek-soh-THUR-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksoʊˈθɝmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exothermic?
Exothermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: ek · soh · THUR · mik.
Is exothermic 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 /ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk/ (ek-soh-THUR-mik).