How to pronounce altimetry
Say it like al-TIM-uh-tree. Altimetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM).
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- al
- TIM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altimetry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of altimetry
American and British speakers say altimetry in essentially the same way: /ælˈtɪmətri/ in the US and /ælˈtɪmətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-TIM-uh-tree.
What does altimetry mean?
- The science of measuring altitude.
Where does altimetry come from?
From alti(tude) + -metry.
Words that rhyme with altimetry
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Questions about saying altimetry
How do you pronounce altimetry?
Say al-TIM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ælˈtɪmətri/. In British English it is /ælˈtɪmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altimetry?
Altimetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIM). Broken into parts: al · TIM · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say altimetry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈtɪmətri/ and the British form is /ælˈtɪmətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.