How to pronounce thermostats
Say it like THUR-muh-stats. Thermostats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- muh
- stats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermostats 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.
- statsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of thermostats
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-muh-stats.
What does thermostats mean?
- plural of thermostat How to pronounce thermostat
Questions about saying thermostats
How do you pronounce thermostats?
Say THUR-muh-stats. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝməˌstæts/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːməˌstæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermostats?
Thermostats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · muh · stats.
Is thermostats 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 /ˈθɜːməˌstæts/ (THUR-muh-stats).