How to pronounce cermet
Say it like SUR-met. Cermet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝˌmɛt/SUR-met
UK British/ˈsɜːmɛt/SUR-met
- SUR
- met
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cermet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cermet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-met.
What does cermet mean?
noun
- A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades.
Where does cermet come from?
Blend of ceramic + metal.
Questions about saying cermet
How do you pronounce cermet?
Say SUR-met. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝˌmɛt/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːmɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cermet?
Cermet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · met.
Is cermet 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 /ˈsɜːmɛt/ (SUR-met).