How to pronounce dimeter
Say it like DIM-ih-ter. Dimeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM).
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- DIM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIMSay 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dimeter
- 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: DIM-ih-tuh.
What does dimeter mean?
- A line in a poem having two metrical feet.
- A poetic metre in which each line has two feet.
Where does dimeter come from?
From di- (“two”) + -meter.
Words that rhyme with dimeter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dimeter.
Questions about saying dimeter
How do you pronounce dimeter?
Say DIM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪmɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈdɪmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimeter?
Dimeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM). Broken into parts: DIM · ih · ter.
Is dimeter 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 /ˈdɪmɪtə/ (DIM-ih-tuh).