How to pronounce terminus
Say it like TUR-mih-nus. Terminus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminus 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of terminus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-mih-nus.
What does terminus mean?
- The end or final point of something.“The river reached its terminus at the wide delta near the sea.”
- The end point of a transportation system, or the town or city in which it is located.
Where does terminus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin terminus (“boundary, limit”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying terminus
How do you pronounce terminus?
Say TUR-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝmɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminus?
Terminus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · mih · nus.
Is terminus 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 /ˈtɜːmɪnəs/ (TUR-mih-nus).