How to pronounce terminals
Say it like TUR-muh-nulz. Terminals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- muh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of terminals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-mih-nulz.
What does terminals mean?
- plural of terminal How to pronounce terminal
Questions about saying terminals
How do you pronounce terminals?
Say TUR-muh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝmənəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmɪnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminals?
Terminals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · muh · nulz.
Is terminals 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 /ˈtɜːmɪnəlz/ (TUR-mih-nulz).