How to pronounce thermos
Say it like THUR-mus. Thermos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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US American/ˈθɝməs/THUR-mus
UK British/ˈθɜːmɒs/THUR-mos
- THUR
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thermos
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-mos.
What does thermos mean?
noun
- A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents
Questions about saying thermos
How do you pronounce thermos?
Say THUR-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝməs/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːmɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermos?
Thermos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · mus.
Is thermos 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 /ˈθɜːmɒs/ (THUR-mos).