How to pronounce geometer
Say it like jee-OM-uh-ter. Geometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM).
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- jee
- OM
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of geometer
- 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: jee-OM-ih-tuh.
What does geometer mean?
- A mathematician who specializes in geometry.
- Any species of geometrid moth (family Geometridae).
Words that rhyme with geometer
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Questions about saying geometer
How do you pronounce geometer?
Say jee-OM-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑmətɚ/. In British English it is /dʒiːˈɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geometer?
Geometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM). Broken into parts: jee · OM · uh · ter.
Is geometer 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 /dʒiːˈɒmɪtə/ (jee-OM-ih-tuh).