How to pronounce thermoluminescent
Say it like thuh-moh-loo-mih-NES-unt. Thermoluminescent has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NES).
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- thuh
- moh
- loo
- mih
- NES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermoluminescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thuhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thermoluminescent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thuh-moh-loo-mih-NES-unt.
What does thermoluminescent mean?
- Of, relating to, or showing thermoluminescence.
Where does thermoluminescent come from?
From thermo- + luminescent.
Words that rhyme with thermoluminescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thermoluminescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying thermoluminescent
How do you pronounce thermoluminescent?
Say thuh-moh-loo-mih-NES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌθəmoʊlumɪˈnɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌθəməʊluːmɪˈnɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermoluminescent?
Thermoluminescent has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NES). Broken into parts: thuh · moh · loo · mih · NES · unt.
Is thermoluminescent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌθəməʊluːmɪˈnɛsənt/ (thuh-moh-loo-mih-NES-unt).