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The correct ways to read Temperature in English

How many units of Temperature in English today? How to pronounce Temperature in English? In this article, PREP will provide the knowledge to fully answer the questions above, so check it out!

I. What does Temperature mean in English?
II. Common Temperature English units
III. How to say, how to read Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), Kelvin (K), Negative degrees in English
IV. Symbols and signs used for Temperature in English
V. English vocabulary related to Temperature in English
VI. Dialogues about Temperature in English

I. What does Temperature mean in English?

The Temperature meaning in English is: the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body. So how to pronounce Temperature? It can be pronounced /ˈtemprətʃə/. For example:

The food must be kept at a low temperature.
Temperatures have risen over the past few days.

II. Common Temperature English units

1. Celsius in English

What is Celsius in English? Celsius, often denoted as "°C", is a temperature scale that is widely used around the world. The Celsius scale was named after the scientist Anders Celsius, who invented this temperature system. On the Celsius scale, the freezing point of water is 0°C and the boiling point is 100°C. For example:

It will be a mild night, around 18 degrees Celsius.
The sample was heated to 75°C.

2. Fahrenheit in English

What is Fahrenheit in English? Fahrenheit, also a common temperature unit, denoted as "°F", is a temperature scale primarily used in the United States and a few other countries. This unit was named after the scientist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit. On the Fahrenheit scale, the freezing point of water is 32°F and the boiling point is 212°F. For example:

If the temperature drops to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below, there will be a frost tonight.
Turn the mixture into a tin and bake for one hour at 350°F.

3. Kelvin in English

What is Kelvin in English? Kelvin is a fundamental unit of measurement for temperature. It is denoted by the symbol K. Each 1K in the Kelvin temperature scale is equal to 1°C, and 0°C is equivalent to 273.15K. This scale is named after the Irish physicist and engineer William Thomson, the 1st Baron Kelvin. For example:

Diphosphorus has been generated by heating white phosphorus at 1100 Kelvins.

The hot gas has a temperature of around 10,000,000 Kelvins.

III. How to say, how to read Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), Kelvin (K), Negative degrees in English

Let's review how to say and read Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, and Negative degrees in English below!

Temperature in English	Ways to read	Example
Celsius	Ways to read Celsius (°C) temperature in English: Number + degree(s) + Celsius Note: °: is Degree C: is the first letter of Celsius	The thermometer recorded a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200°C.
Fahrenheit	Ways to read Fahrenheit (°F) temperature in English: Number + degree(s) + Fahrenheit Note: °: is Degree F: is the first letter of Fahrenheit	Shall I give you the temperature in Celsius or in Fahrenheit? How do you convert 70°F into Celsius?
Kelvin	Ways to read Kelvin (K) temperature in English: Number + Kelvin Note: K: is the first letter of Kelvin	Diphosphorus has been generated by heating white phosphorus at 1100K. The hot gas has a temperature of around 10,000,000 Kelvins.
Negative degrees	How to read negative temperatures in °C and °F: Minus + Number + degree(s) + C/F	The temperature fell to minus 20 degrees Celsius last night. It was minus 69,7°F in the dark of the ocean.

IV. Symbols and signs used for Temperature in English

Below, PREP has compiled the symbols and signs used for Temperature in English, please review them!

Abbreviation	Vocabulary - Pronunciation	Example
°C	Degree Celsius /ˈdɪɡriː ˈsɛlsiəs/	It's 27 degrees Celsius today.
°F	Degree Fahrenheit /ˈdɪɡriː ˈfærənˌhaɪt/	The temperature might drop to 22 degrees Fahrenheit tonight.
K	Kelvin /ˈkel.vɪn/	One kelvin is equal to one degree Celsius.
-	Negative /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ Minus /ˈmaɪ.nəs/	The temperature is -10 degrees Celsius.
+	Positive /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/	The temperature is +10 degrees Celsius.
≈	Approximately /əˈprɒksɪmɪtli/	The room temperature is approximately 28°C.
>	Greater than /ˈɡreɪtər ðæn/	Temperatures today are greater than 29°C.
<	Less than /lɛs ðæn/	Temperatures tonight will be less than 3°C.
Δ	Delta /ˈdɛltə/	The delta in temperature (ΔT) from morning to afternoon was significant.
∞	Infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/	As the temperature rises uncontrolled, it feels like it's approaching infinity.

V. English vocabulary related to Temperature in English

Let's PREP review the English vocabulary related to Temperature in English below.

No.	English vocabulary related to Temperature in English	Meaning	Example
1	Hot /hɒt/	having a high temperature	The sun is very hot today.
2	Scorching /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/	very hot	The desert is scorching in the afternoon.
3	Sweltering /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/	extremely and uncomfortably hot	It was sweltering during the heatwave.
4	Boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/	extremely hot	The soup is boiling hot.
5	Burning /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/	producing flames	The sand is burning hot.
6	Blistering /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/	extremely hot	The sun is blistering in the midday heat.
7	Stifling /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/	extremely hot and unpleasant	The room is stifling without a fan.
8	Torrid /ˈtɒrɪd/	extremely hot	The torrid heat of the midday sun can be unbearable.
9	Cold /kəʊld/	at a low temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not hot, or warm	It is cold in the winter.
10	Cool /kuːl/	slightly cold	The evening air feels cool.
11	Freezing /ˈfriːzɪŋ/	extremely cold	The water is freezing cold.
12	Chilly /ˈtʃɪli/	cold but not freezing	It's a bit chilly outside, so wear a jacket.
13	Icy /ˈaɪsi/	covered in ice	The roads are icy and slippery.
14	Frosty /ˈfrɒsti/	very cold, with a thin layer of white ice covering everything	The window is frosty in the morning.
15	Frigid /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/	(of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold	The frigid wind makes it feel colder.
16	Nippy /ˈnɪpi/	cold	It’s a bit nippy, better wear a sweater.
17	Glacial /ˈɡleɪʃəl/	made or left by a glacier	The glacial breeze is very refreshing.
18	Mild /maɪld/	Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual	The climate here is mild year-round.
19	Humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/	containing extremely small drops of water in the air	It feels humid before the rain.
20	Dry /draɪ/	used to describe something that has no water or other liquid in, on, or around it	The air is dry in the desert.
21	Breezy /ˈbriːzi/	with wind that is quite strong but pleasant	It’s a breezy day by the beach.
22	Chill /tʃɪl/	to (cause to) become cold but not freeze	There’s a chill in the air tonight.
23	Tepid /ˈtɛpɪd	not very warm	The water is tepid, not too hot or cold.
24	Balmy /ˈbɑːmi/	pleasantly warm	It's a balmy summer night.
25	Warm /wɔːrm/	having or producing a comfortably high temperature, although not hot	The weather is warm in the spring.

VI. Dialogues about Temperature in English

Let's PREP explore the dialogues about Temperature in English in the table below!

Dialogues about Temperature in English

A: What's the temperature outside?

B: It's about 25 degrees Celsius.

A: How hot is it today?

B: It's scorching hot, around 35 degrees Celsius.

A: Is it cold enough to snow?

B: Yes, it's below freezing, around -5 degrees Celsius.

A: Do I need a jacket today?

B: Yes, it's quite chilly, around 10 degrees Celsius.

A: How does it feel outside?

B: It feels very humid and warm.

A: Is it warmer than yesterday?

B: No, it's cooler today.

A: What's the forecast for tomorrow?

B: It's going to be mild with a high of 20 degrees Celsius.

A: How cold does it get at night?

B: It gets very cold, dropping to about 2 degrees Celsius.

A: Is the water warm enough to swim?

B: Yes, it is warm.

A: What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?

B: The weather is supposed to be warm this weekend.

PREP hopes through the article above, you have grasped how to read and write Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, and negative degrees in English, along with a list of vocabulary and how to ask and answer questions about Temperature in English. Keep following PREP to get more useful English knowledge updates!

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