How to pronounce geothermal
Say it like jee-oh-THUR-mul. Geothermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- jee
- oh
- THUR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geothermal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep 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.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geothermal
- 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: jee-oh-THUR-mul.
What does geothermal mean?
- Pertaining to heat energy extracted from reservoirs in the earth's interior.
Where does geothermal come from?
From geo- + thermal.
Words that rhyme with geothermal
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Questions about saying geothermal
How do you pronounce geothermal?
Say jee-oh-THUR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈθɝməl/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geothermal?
Geothermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: jee · oh · THUR · mul.
Is geothermal 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈθɜːməl/ (jee-oh-THUR-mul).