How to pronounce altimeter
Say it like al-TIM-ih-ter. Altimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM).
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- al
- TIM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altimeter 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.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of altimeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-TIM-ih-tuh.
What does altimeter mean?
- An apparatus for measuring altitude.
Where does altimeter come from?
Coined based on Latin altus (“high”) + -meter.
Words that rhyme with altimeter
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Questions about saying altimeter
How do you pronounce altimeter?
Say al-TIM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ælˈtɪmɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ælˈtɪmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altimeter?
Altimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM). Broken into parts: al · TIM · ih · ter.
Is altimeter 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 /ælˈtɪmɪtə/ (al-TIM-ih-tuh).