How to pronounce thermosetting
Say it like THUR-moh-set-ing. Thermosetting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- moh
- set
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermosetting 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thermosetting
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THUR-moh-set-ing.
What does thermosetting mean?
- Becoming permanently (irreversibly) hard or solidifying when heated.
Where does thermosetting come from?
From thermo- + setting.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying thermosetting
How do you pronounce thermosetting?
Say THUR-moh-set-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝmoʊˌsɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːməʊˌsɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermosetting?
Thermosetting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · moh · set · ing.
Is thermosetting 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 /ˈθɜːməʊˌsɛtɪŋ/ (THUR-moh-set-ing).