How to pronounce interferometry
Say it like in-ter-fuh-ROM-ih-tree. Interferometry has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROM).
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- in
- ter
- fuh
- ROM
- ih
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interferometry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of interferometry
- 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.
British respelling: in-tuh-fuh-ROM-ih-tree.
What does interferometry mean?
- The design and use of optical or radio interferometers.
Where does interferometry come from?
From interfere + -o- + -metry.
Questions about saying interferometry
How do you pronounce interferometry?
Say in-ter-fuh-ROM-ih-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚfəˈrɑmɪtri/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəfəˈrɒmɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interferometry?
Interferometry has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROM). Broken into parts: in · ter · fuh · ROM · ih · tree.
Is interferometry 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 /ˌɪntəfəˈrɒmɪtri/ (in-tuh-fuh-ROM-ih-tree).