How to pronounce allometry
Say it like AL-uh-met-rih. Allometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- met
- rih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allometry
American and British speakers say allometry in essentially the same way: /ˈæləˌmɛtrɪ/ in the US and /ˈæləˌmɛtrɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh-met-rih.
What does allometry mean?
- Disproportionate growth of a part of a living organism in relation to the whole.
- The science studying the differential growth rates of the parts of a living organism.
Where does allometry come from?
From allo- + -metry.
Questions about saying allometry
How do you pronounce allometry?
Say AL-uh-met-rih. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌmɛtrɪ/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌmɛtrɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allometry?
Allometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · met · rih.
Do Americans and Brits say allometry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləˌmɛtrɪ/ and the British form is /ˈæləˌmɛtrɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.