How to pronounce thermodynamic
Say it like thur-moh-dy-NAM-ik. Thermodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM).
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- thur
- moh
- dy
- NAM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermodynamic 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.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thermodynamic
- 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-dy-NAM-ik.
What does thermodynamic mean?
- Of, or relating to the conversion of heat into other forms of energy.
- Of, or relating to thermodynamics.
Where does thermodynamic come from?
From thermo- + dynamic.
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Questions about saying thermodynamic
How do you pronounce thermodynamic?
Say thur-moh-dy-NAM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermodynamic?
Thermodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM). Broken into parts: thur · moh · dy · NAM · ik.
Is thermodynamic 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 /ˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ (thur-moh-dy-NAM-ik).