How to pronounce thermae
Say it like THUR-mee. Thermae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thermae
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-mee.
What does thermae mean?
- Roman-style spring or baths with warm or hot water.
Where does thermae come from?
From Latin thermae, plural of therma.
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Questions about saying thermae
How do you pronounce thermae?
Say THUR-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝˌmi/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːˌmiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermae?
Thermae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · mee.
Is thermae 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 /ˈθɜːˌmiː/ (THUR-mee).