How to pronounce bathymetry
Say it like buh-THIM-uh-tree. Bathymetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIM).
- buh
- THIM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bathymetry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 bathymetry
American and British speakers say bathymetry in essentially the same way: /bəˈθɪmətri/ in the US and /bəˈθɪmətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-THIM-uh-tree.
What does bathymetry mean?
- The measurement of the depths of the seas and oceans.
Where does bathymetry come from?
From bathy- + -metry.
Words that rhyme with bathymetry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bathymetry.
Questions about saying bathymetry
How do you pronounce bathymetry?
Say buh-THIM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /bəˈθɪmətri/. In British English it is /bəˈθɪmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bathymetry?
Bathymetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIM). Broken into parts: buh · THIM · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say bathymetry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈθɪmətri/ and the British form is /bəˈθɪmətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.