How to pronounce thermodynamics
Say it like thur-moh-dy-NAM-iks. Thermodynamics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM).
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- thur
- moh
- dy
- NAM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermodynamics 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.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thermodynamics
- 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-iks.
What does thermodynamics mean?
- The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.
Where does thermodynamics come from?
From thermo- + dynamics.
Words that rhyme with thermodynamics
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Questions about saying thermodynamics
How do you pronounce thermodynamics?
Say thur-moh-dy-NAM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌθɝmoʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌθɜːməʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermodynamics?
Thermodynamics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM). Broken into parts: thur · moh · dy · NAM · iks.
Is thermodynamics 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 /ˌθɜːməʊˌdaɪˈnæmɪks/ (thur-moh-dy-NAM-iks).