How to pronounce altimeters
Say it like al-TIM-uh-terz. Altimeters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM).
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- al
- TIM
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altimeters 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of altimeters
- 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-uh-tuz.
What does altimeters mean?
- plural of altimeter How to pronounce altimeter
Questions about saying altimeters
How do you pronounce altimeters?
Say al-TIM-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ælˈtɪmətɚz/. In British English it is /ælˈtɪmətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altimeters?
Altimeters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM). Broken into parts: al · TIM · uh · terz.
Is altimeters 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 /ælˈtɪmətəz/ (al-TIM-uh-tuz).