How to pronounce altazimuth
Say it like al-TAZ-ih-muth. Altazimuth has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ).
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- al
- TAZ
- ih
- muth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altazimuth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of altazimuth
American and British speakers say altazimuth in essentially the same way: /ælˈtæzɪməθ/ in the US and /ælˈtæzɪməθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-TAZ-ih-muth.
What does altazimuth mean?
- A telescope or surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation.
Where does altazimuth come from?
Blend of altitude + azimuth.
Questions about saying altazimuth
How do you pronounce altazimuth?
Say al-TAZ-ih-muth. The American pronunciation is /ælˈtæzɪməθ/. In British English it is /ælˈtæzɪməθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altazimuth?
Altazimuth has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ). Broken into parts: al · TAZ · ih · muth.
Do Americans and Brits say altazimuth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈtæzɪməθ/ and the British form is /ælˈtæzɪməθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.