How to pronounce gravimeter
Say it like GRAV-uh-mee-ter. Gravimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV).
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- GRAV
- uh
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravimeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gravimeter
- 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: GRAV-uh-mee-tuh.
What does gravimeter mean?
- An instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational field.
- A hydrometer.
Where does gravimeter come from?
From gravi- + -meter.
Questions about saying gravimeter
How do you pronounce gravimeter?
Say GRAV-uh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrævəˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævəˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravimeter?
Gravimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV). Broken into parts: GRAV · uh · mee · ter.
Is gravimeter 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 /ˈɡrævəˌmiːtə/ (GRAV-uh-mee-tuh).