How to pronounce hypsometry
Say it like hip-SOM-uh-tree. Hypsometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM).
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- hip
- SOM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypsometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOMSay 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hypsometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hip-SOM-uh-tree.
What does hypsometry mean?
- The measurement of elevation relative to sea level.
Where does hypsometry come from?
From hypso- + -metry.
Words that rhyme with hypsometry
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Questions about saying hypsometry
How do you pronounce hypsometry?
Say hip-SOM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /hɪpˈsɑmətri/. In British English it is /hɪpˈsɒmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypsometry?
Hypsometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM). Broken into parts: hip · SOM · uh · tree.
Is hypsometry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɪpˈsɒmətri/ (hip-SOM-uh-tree).