How to pronounce thurifer
Say it like THYUUR-ih-fer. Thurifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THYUUR).
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- THYUUR
- ih
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thurifer 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thurifer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THYOOR-rih-fuh.
What does thurifer mean?
- An acolyte who carries a thurible.
Where does thurifer come from?
Originated 1850–55 from New Latin thūrifer (“incense-bearing”), tūrifer, from Latin thūs, tūs (“incense”) + -fer (“bearing”)
Questions about saying thurifer
How do you pronounce thurifer?
Say THYUUR-ih-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈθjʊrɪfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθjʊərɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thurifer?
Thurifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THYUUR). Broken into parts: THYUUR · ih · fer.
Is thurifer 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 /ˈθjʊərɪfə/ (THYOOR-rih-fuh).