How to pronounce gasometer
Say it like ga-SAH-mih-ter. Gasometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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- ga
- SAH
- mih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gasometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep 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 gasometer
- 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: ga-SOM-ih-tuh.
What does gasometer mean?
- A large tank or reservoir for storing gas; a gasholder.
Where does gasometer come from?
From French gazomètre, corresponding to gaso- + -meter.
Words that rhyme with gasometer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gasometer.
Questions about saying gasometer
How do you pronounce gasometer?
Say ga-SAH-mih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɡæˈsɑmɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ɡæˈsɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gasometer?
Gasometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: ga · SAH · mih · ter.
Is gasometer 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 /ɡæˈsɒmɪtə/ (ga-SOM-ih-tuh).