How to pronounce thermoelectrics
Say it like thur-moh-ih-LEK-triks. Thermoelectrics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK).
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- thur
- moh
- ih
- LEK
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermoelectrics 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thermoelectrics
- 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-ih-LEK-triks.
What does thermoelectrics mean?
- The study of thermoelectricity
Questions about saying thermoelectrics
How do you pronounce thermoelectrics?
Say thur-moh-ih-LEK-triks. The American pronunciation is /ˌθɝmoʊɪˈlɛktrɪks/. In British English it is /ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermoelectrics?
Thermoelectrics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK). Broken into parts: thur · moh · ih · LEK · triks.
Is thermoelectrics 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 /ˌθɜːməʊɪˈlɛktrɪks/ (thur-moh-ih-LEK-triks).