How to pronounce thermometre
Say it like ther-MOM-uh-der. Thermometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOM).
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- ther
- MOM
- uh
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermometre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thermometre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thuh-MOM-ih-tuh.
What does thermometre mean?
- Alternative form of thermometer.
Questions about saying thermometre
How do you pronounce thermometre?
Say ther-MOM-uh-der. The American pronunciation is /θərˈmɑmədər/. In British English it is /θəˈmɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermometre?
Thermometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOM). Broken into parts: ther · MOM · uh · der.
Is thermometre 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 /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ (thuh-MOM-ih-tuh).