How to pronounce depthometer
Say it like dep-THOM-ih-ter. Depthometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOM).
- dep
- THOM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depthometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- depKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- THOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 depthometer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dep-THOM-ih-tuh.
What does depthometer mean?
- An instrument for measuring the depth of water or other liquids.
Where does depthometer come from?
From depth + -ometer
Words that rhyme with depthometer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of depthometer.
Questions about saying depthometer
How do you pronounce depthometer?
Say dep-THOM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɛpˈθɑmɪtər/. In British English it is /dɛpˈθɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depthometer?
Depthometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOM). Broken into parts: dep · THOM · ih · ter.
Is depthometer 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 /dɛpˈθɒmɪtə/ (dep-THOM-ih-tuh).