How to pronounce absorptiometer
Say it like ab-sorp-shee-AH-muh-der. Absorptiometer has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH).
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- ab
- sorp
- shee
- AH
- muh
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absorptiometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sorpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of absorptiometer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ub-zawp-shih-OM-ih-er.
What does absorptiometer mean?
- An instrument that computes the absorption rate by measuring the pressure of the gas; a colorimeter for liquids.
- An instrument used to measure the amount of radiation or light absorbed.
Where does absorptiometer come from?
From absorption + -ometer (“measure”).
Questions about saying absorptiometer
How do you pronounce absorptiometer?
Say ab-sorp-shee-AH-muh-der. The American pronunciation is /æbˌsɔrpʃiˈɑmədɚ/. In British English it is /əbˌzɔːpʃɪˈɒmɪɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absorptiometer?
Absorptiometer has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH). Broken into parts: ab · sorp · shee · AH · muh · der.
Is absorptiometer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbˌzɔːpʃɪˈɒmɪɚ/ (ub-zawp-shih-OM-ih-er).