How to pronounce thiram
Say it like THY-ram. Thiram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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- THY
- ram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thiram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of thiram
American and British speakers say thiram in essentially the same way: /ˈθaɪˌræm/ in the US and /ˈθaɪˌræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: THY-ram.
What does thiram mean?
- The fungicide and bird repellent tetramethylthiuram disulfide.
Where does thiram come from?
Shortened from tetramethylthiuram.
Questions about saying thiram
How do you pronounce thiram?
Say THY-ram. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪˌræm/. In British English it is /ˈθaɪˌræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thiram?
Thiram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · ram.
Do Americans and Brits say thiram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθaɪˌræm/ and the British form is /ˈθaɪˌræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.