How to pronounce thermosonic
Say it like thur-moh-SON-ik. Thermosonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON).
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- thur
- moh
- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermosonic 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.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thermosonic
- 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.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thur-moh-SON-ik.
What does thermosonic mean?
- Describes processes or actions that involve both heat and ultrasonic energy.
Where does thermosonic come from?
From thermo- + sonic.
Words that rhyme with thermosonic
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Questions about saying thermosonic
How do you pronounce thermosonic?
Say thur-moh-SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌθɝmoʊˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌθɜːməʊˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermosonic?
Thermosonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON). Broken into parts: thur · moh · SON · ik.
Is thermosonic 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 /ˌθɜːməʊˈsɒnɪk/ (thur-moh-SON-ik).