How to pronounce azimuth
Say it like AZ-ih-muth. Azimuth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZ).
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- AZ
- ih
- muth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azimuth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of azimuth
American and British speakers say azimuth in essentially the same way: /ˈæzɪməθ/ in the US and /ˈæzɪməθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AZ-ih-muth.
What does azimuth mean?
- An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.“the azimuth of a star”
- The quadrant of an azimuth circle.
Questions about saying azimuth
How do you pronounce azimuth?
Say AZ-ih-muth. The American pronunciation is /ˈæzɪməθ/. In British English it is /ˈæzɪməθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azimuth?
Azimuth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZ). Broken into parts: AZ · ih · muth.
Do Americans and Brits say azimuth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæzɪməθ/ and the British form is /ˈæzɪməθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.