How to pronounce thermostat
Say it like THUR-muh-stat. Thermostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- muh
- stat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermostat 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- statGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of thermostat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-muh-stat.
What does thermostat mean?
- A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.
- An algorithm used to maintain a simulated system at a set temperature by absorbing or releasing heat
Where does thermostat come from?
From thermo- + -stat.
Questions about saying thermostat
How do you pronounce thermostat?
Say THUR-muh-stat. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝməˌstæt/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːməˌstæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermostat?
Thermostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · muh · stat.
Is thermostat 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 /ˈθɜːməˌstæt/ (THUR-muh-stat).