How to pronounce thermoception
Say it like thur-moh-SEP-shun. Thermoception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- thur
- moh
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermoception pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thermoception
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thur-moh-SEP-shun.
What does thermoception mean?
- The sense of heat and cold: the ability of humans, and many other organisms, to perceive temperature.
Words that rhyme with thermoception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thermoception.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- preconception
Questions about saying thermoception
How do you pronounce thermoception?
Say thur-moh-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌθɝmoʊˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌθɜːməʊˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermoception?
Thermoception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: thur · moh · SEP · shun.
Is thermoception 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 /ˌθɜːməʊˈsɛpʃən/ (thur-moh-SEP-shun).