How to pronounce actinometry
Say it like ak-tih-NAH-muh-tree. Actinometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- ak
- tih
- NAH
- muh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actinometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAHSay 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of actinometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-tih-NOM-uh-tree.
What does actinometry mean?
- the measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation
- the measurement of the chemical or actinic energy of light
Where does actinometry come from?
From actino- + -metry.
Words that rhyme with actinometry
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Questions about saying actinometry
How do you pronounce actinometry?
Say ak-tih-NAH-muh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˌæktɪˈnɑmətri/. In British English it is /ˌæktɪˈnɒmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actinometry?
Actinometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: ak · tih · NAH · muh · tree.
Is actinometry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæktɪˈnɒmətri/ (ak-tih-NOM-uh-tree).