How to pronounce ammeter
Say it like AM-mee-ter. Ammeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ammeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ammeter
- 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: AM-mee-tuh.
What does ammeter mean?
- A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.
Where does ammeter come from?
From ampere + -meter.
Questions about saying ammeter
How do you pronounce ammeter?
Say AM-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæmmitə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ammeter?
Ammeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · mee · ter.
Is ammeter 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 /ˈæmmitə/ (AM-mee-tuh).