How to pronounce termites
Say it like TUR-myts. Termites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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US American/ˈtɝmaɪts/TUR-myts
UK British/ˈtɜːmaɪts/TUR-myts
- TUR
- myts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Termites 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.
- mytsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of termites
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-myts.
What does termites mean?
Questions about saying termites
How do you pronounce termites?
Say TUR-myts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝmaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in termites?
Termites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · myts.
Is termites 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 /ˈtɜːmaɪts/ (TUR-myts).