How to pronounce bolometer
Say it like boh-LAW-mih-ter. Bolometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAW).
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- boh
- LAW
- mih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bolometer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: boh-LOM-ih-tuh.
What does bolometer mean?
- A sensitive device for detecting and measuring the energy of electromagnetic radiation.
Questions about saying bolometer
How do you pronounce bolometer?
Say boh-LAW-mih-ter. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈlɔmɪtər/. In British English it is /bəʊˈlɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolometer?
Bolometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAW). Broken into parts: boh · LAW · mih · ter.
Is bolometer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bəʊˈlɒmɪtə/ (boh-LOM-ih-tuh).