How to Pronounce Thermal

To pronounce "thermal", say THERM-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɝməl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈθɝməl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thermal”

"thermal" has 2 syllables: therm-al. It rhymes with vermeil and isothermal, if that helps it stick.

What does thermal mean?

noun

  1. A column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of Earth's surface.

verb

  1. (stone) To create a rough finish on stone by treating it with a high-temperature blow-torch.
  2. (gliding, often in the present participle) To fly an unpowered aircraft in a (thermal) column of rising air.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to heat or temperature.
  2. (fabric) Providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm.

Synonyms

thermal column

Words that rhyme with thermal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vermeilisothermaldermalhydrothermalepidermalmesodermalendodermalgeothermalwormalbermel

Related words

thermiccalorichottemperaturecalorificthermoelectricgeothermalelectrical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thermal"?▾

"Thermal" has 2 syllables: therm · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "thermal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thermal" is /ˈθɝməl/.

What does "thermal" mean?▾

Thermal: A column of rising air in the lower atmosphere created by uneven heating of Earth's surface.

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