How to Pronounce "thermostat"
word
ˈθɝməˌstæt
THER-muh-stat
θˈɜːməʊstˌæt
thur-MOH-stat
Definition
A thermostat is a device used to automatically control the temperature of a room, building, or machine by turning heating or cooling systems on or off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɝməˌstæt
British English
θˈɜːməʊstˌæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THER-muh-stat
UK
thur-MOH-stat
Listen in Context
Please set the thermostat to 22 degrees.
The thermostat turns the heater on and off automatically.
She bought a new thermostat for her apartment.
Can you check if the thermostat is working? It's freezing in here.