How to pronounce thermosphere
Say it like THUR-mus-fih-er. Thermosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- mus
- fih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermosphere 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thermosphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-mus-fee-uh.
What does thermosphere mean?
- The layer of the Earth's atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and directly below the exosphere.
Where does thermosphere come from?
From thermo- + -sphere.
Questions about saying thermosphere
How do you pronounce thermosphere?
Say THUR-mus-fih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝməsfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːməsfiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermosphere?
Thermosphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · mus · fih · er.
Is thermosphere 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 /ˈθɜːməsfiə/ (THUR-mus-fee-uh).