How to pronounce hectometre
Say it like HEK-tuh-mee-ter. Hectometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- tuh
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hectometre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 hectometre
- 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: HEK-toh-mee-tuh.
What does hectometre mean?
- An SI unit of length equal to 100 metres. Symbol: hm
Where does hectometre come from?
From hecto- + metre.
Questions about saying hectometre
How do you pronounce hectometre?
Say HEK-tuh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛktəˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛktəʊˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hectometre?
Hectometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · tuh · mee · ter.
Is hectometre 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 /ˈhɛktəʊˌmiːtə/ (HEK-toh-mee-tuh).