How to pronounce barometric
Say it like bar-uh-MET-rik. Barometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
- bar
- uh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barometric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barGive 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.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of barometric
American and British speakers say barometric in essentially the same way: /ˌbærəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the US and /ˌbærəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: bar-uh-MET-rik.
What does barometric mean?
- Of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure.“A low barometric pressure is characteristic of hurricanes.”
- Made or done with a barometer.
Where does barometric come from?
From baro- + -metric.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- barometrical
Words that rhyme with barometric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barometric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
- trigonometric
Questions about saying barometric
How do you pronounce barometric?
Say bar-uh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbærəˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbærəˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barometric?
Barometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: bar · uh · MET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say barometric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbærəˈmɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌbærəˈmɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.