How to Pronounce “thermodynamic”
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- American (US)
- /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
What “thermodynamic” means
adjective — Of, or relating to the conversion of heat into other forms of energy.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “thermodynamic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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What does "thermodynamic" mean?
thermodynamic (adjective): Of, or relating to the conversion of heat into other forms of energy.
What is the IPA transcription of "thermodynamic"?
/ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ in American English.
Which syllable is stressed in "thermodynamic"?
“thermodynamic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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