How to pronounce manometer
Say it like muh-NAH-mih-ter. Manometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- muh
- NAH
- mih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manometer
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-NOM-ih-tuh.
What does manometer mean?
- An instrument to measure pressure in a fluid, especially a double-legged liquid column gauge used to measure the difference in the pressures of two fluids.
Words that rhyme with manometer
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Questions about saying manometer
How do you pronounce manometer?
Say muh-NAH-mih-ter. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/. In British English it is /məˈnɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manometer?
Manometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: muh · NAH · mih · ter.
Is manometer 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 /məˈnɒmɪtə/ (muh-NOM-ih-tuh).