How to pronounce biometric
Say it like by-oh-MET-rik. Biometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- by
- oh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biometric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 biometric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-MET-rik.
What does biometric mean?
- Of, relating to, or using biometrics.
- Of or relating to biometry.
- A metric that measures a biologic characteristic.
Where does biometric come from?
From bio- + -metric, or biometry + -ic.
Words that rhyme with biometric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biometric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
Questions about saying biometric
How do you pronounce biometric?
Say by-oh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biometric?
Biometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: by · oh · MET · rik.
Is biometric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪk/ (by-oh-MET-rik).