How to pronounce anthropometry
Say it like an-thruh-PAH-mih-trih. Anthropometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- an
- thruh
- PAH
- mih
- trih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-thruh-POM-ih-trih.
What does anthropometry mean?
- The science of measuring the human body to ascertain the ranges and averages of dimensions of the human form, for various purposes including physical anthropology, epidemiology, the ergonomics of industrial design, and so on.
Questions about saying anthropometry
How do you pronounce anthropometry?
Say an-thruh-PAH-mih-trih. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəˈpɑmɪtrɪ/. In British English it is /ænθrəˈpɒmɪtrɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropometry?
Anthropometry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: an · thruh · PAH · mih · trih.
Is anthropometry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænθrəˈpɒmɪtrɪ/ (an-thruh-POM-ih-trih).