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Try LingUp Now!Start with a 't' sound by tapping the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth.
Move to the 'ɜː' sound, similar to the vowel in 'her'. Relax your tongue and let it rest in the middle of your mouth.
End with a 'rm' by curling your tongue slightly for the 'r', then bringing your lips together for the 'm'.
term (ter-uh-m)
term (turm)
term (termuh)
Same as American
term (ter-uh-m)
term (tuhm)
term (teerm)
Relax your tongue and keep it in the middle of your mouth.
Yes, the American 'r' is more pronounced than the British one.
Yes, keep your vocal cords vibrating for the 'm'.
A word or phrase used to describe a thing or express a concept.
/ˈtɜːrmɪŋ/
Naming or categorizing
/ˈtɜːrmɪnl̩/
Relating to an end
/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/
Bring to an end
The ending sound differs from 'terming'.
The end syllable stress in 'terminal' differs.
Vowel sound differs in 'terminate'.
Ensure your tongue is in the middle to avoid making extra sounds.
In American English, the 'r' is more pronounced compared to British English.
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