How to pronounce gravimetric
Say it like grav-uh-MET-rik. Gravimetric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- grav
- uh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravimetric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gravGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gravimetric
American and British speakers say gravimetric in essentially the same way: /ˌɡrævəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the US and /ˌɡrævəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: grav-uh-MET-rik.
What does gravimetric mean?
- Of or pertaining to measurement by weight.
- Of or pertaining to measurement of the local gravitational field.
Where does gravimetric come from?
From gravi- + -metric.
Words that rhyme with gravimetric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gravimetric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
Questions about saying gravimetric
How do you pronounce gravimetric?
Say grav-uh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡrævəˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɡrævəˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravimetric?
Gravimetric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: grav · uh · MET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say gravimetric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡrævəˈmɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɡrævəˈmɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.