How to pronounce asymmetry
Say it like ay-SIM-ih-tree. Asymmetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- ay
- SIM
- ih
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asymmetry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of asymmetry
American and British speakers say asymmetry in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsɪmɪtri/ in the US and /eɪˈsɪmɪtri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-SIM-ih-tree.
What does asymmetry mean?
- An absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.
- The lack of a common measure between two objects or quantities; incommensurability.
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Questions about saying asymmetry
How do you pronounce asymmetry?
Say ay-SIM-ih-tree. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsɪmɪtri/. In British English it is /eɪˈsɪmɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asymmetry?
Asymmetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: ay · SIM · ih · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say asymmetry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsɪmɪtri/ and the British form is /eɪˈsɪmɪtri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.