How to pronounce astrometry
Say it like uh-STROM-uh-tree. Astrometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROM).
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- uh
- STROM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astrometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 astrometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-STROM-uh-tree.
What does astrometry mean?
- The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.
Where does astrometry come from?
From astro- + -metry.
Words that rhyme with astrometry
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Questions about saying astrometry
How do you pronounce astrometry?
Say uh-STROM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɑmətri/. In British English it is /əˈstrɒmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astrometry?
Astrometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROM). Broken into parts: uh · STROM · uh · tree.
Is astrometry 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 /əˈstrɒmətri/ (uh-STROM-uh-tree).