How to pronounce thermal
Say it like THUR-mul. Thermal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermal 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.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thermal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-mul.
What does thermal mean?
- relating to or associated with heat“thermal movements of molecules”“thermal capacity”
- of or relating to a hot spring“thermal water”
- caused by or designed to retain heat“a thermal burn”“thermal underwear”
- rising current of warm air
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Words that rhyme with thermal
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Questions about saying thermal
How do you pronounce thermal?
Say THUR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝməl/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermal?
Thermal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · mul.
Is thermal 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 /ˈθɜːməl/ (THUR-mul).