How to pronounce azimuthal
Say it like az-uh-MUHTH-ul. Azimuthal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUHTH).
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- az
- uh
- MUHTH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azimuthal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- azGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of azimuthal
American and British speakers say azimuthal in essentially the same way: /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ in the US and /ˌæzəˈmuːθəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: az-uh-MOO-thul.
What does azimuthal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the azimuth; in a horizontal circle.
- Describing a map projection which preserves direction for all points relative to a selected point (or in some cases two points).
- An azimuthal projection.
Where does azimuthal come from?
From azimuth + -al.
Questions about saying azimuthal
How do you pronounce azimuthal?
Say az-uh-MUHTH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/. In British English it is /ˌæzəˈmuːθəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azimuthal?
Azimuthal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: az · uh · MUHTH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say azimuthal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ and the British form is /ˌæzəˈmuːθəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.