How to pronounce thurible
Say it like THYUUR-ih-bul. Thurible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THYUUR).
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- THYUUR
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thurible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thurible
American and British speakers say thurible in essentially the same way: /ˈθjʊrɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈθjʊərɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: THYOOR-rih-bul.
What does thurible mean?
- A censer, especially one hanging on a chain.
Questions about saying thurible
How do you pronounce thurible?
Say THYUUR-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈθjʊrɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈθjʊərɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thurible?
Thurible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THYUUR). Broken into parts: THYUUR · ih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say thurible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθjʊrɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈθjʊərɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.