How to pronounce isothermal
Say it like eye-suh-THUR-mul. Isothermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR).
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- eye
- suh
- THUR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isothermal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 isothermal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eye-suh-THUR-mul.
What does isothermal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature
- Of or pertaining to an isotherm
- An isotherm
Where does isothermal come from?
From iso- + thermal or isotherm + -al.
Words that rhyme with isothermal
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Questions about saying isothermal
How do you pronounce isothermal?
Say eye-suh-THUR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsəˈθɝməl/. In British English it is /ˌaɪsəˈθɜːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isothermal?
Isothermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THUR). Broken into parts: eye · suh · THUR · mul.
Is isothermal 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 /ˌaɪsəˈθɜːməl/ (eye-suh-THUR-mul).