How to pronounce accelerometer
Say it like ak-sel-uh-RAH-muh-ter. Accelerometer has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAH).
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- ak
- sel
- uh
- RAH
- muh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accelerometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accelerometer
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-sel-uh-ROM-uh-tuh.
What does accelerometer mean?
- An instrument for measuring acceleration.
- An instrument made for detecting and measuring vibrations.
Where does accelerometer come from?
From accelerate + -o- + -meter.
Words that rhyme with accelerometer
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Questions about saying accelerometer
How do you pronounce accelerometer?
Say ak-sel-uh-RAH-muh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ækˌsɛləˈrɑmətɚ/. In British English it is /ækˌsɛləˈrɒmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accelerometer?
Accelerometer has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAH). Broken into parts: ak · sel · uh · RAH · muh · ter.
Is accelerometer 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 /ækˌsɛləˈrɒmətə/ (ak-sel-uh-ROM-uh-tuh).