How to pronounce calorimeter
Say it like kal-uh-RIM-ih-ter. Calorimeter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIM).
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- kal
- uh
- RIM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calorimeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive 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.
- RIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of calorimeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kal-uh-RIM-ih-ter.
What does calorimeter mean?
- An apparatus for measuring the heat generated or absorbed by either a chemical reaction, change of phase or some other physical change.
Where does calorimeter come from?
From Latin calor (“warmth, heat”) + -meter.
Words that rhyme with calorimeter
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Questions about saying calorimeter
How do you pronounce calorimeter?
Say kal-uh-RIM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈrɪmɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈrɪmɪtɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calorimeter?
Calorimeter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIM). Broken into parts: kal · uh · RIM · ih · ter.
Is calorimeter 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 /ˌkæləˈrɪmɪtɚ/ (kal-uh-RIM-ih-ter).