How to pronounce thermet
Say it like THUR-met. Thermet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- met
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermet 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.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of thermet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-met.
What does thermet mean?
- A mixture of a metal and of a ceramic material which has been thermally treated (i.e. a heat-treated cermet).
Where does thermet come from?
Blend of thermo- + cermet.
Questions about saying thermet
How do you pronounce thermet?
Say THUR-met. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝˌmɛt/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːmɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermet?
Thermet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · met.
Is thermet 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 /ˈθɜːmɛt/ (THUR-met).