How to pronounce megameter
Say it like meh-GUHM-it-er. Megameter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHM).
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- meh
- GUHM
- it
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megameter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- GUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of megameter
- 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: meh-GUHM-it-uh.
What does megameter mean?
- An instrument for determining longitude by observation of the stars.
- A micrometer.
- US spelling of megametre.
Where does megameter come from?
From French mégamètre.
Questions about saying megameter
How do you pronounce megameter?
Say meh-GUHM-it-er. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈɡʌˌmɪtər/. In British English it is /mɛˈɡʌˌmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megameter?
Megameter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHM). Broken into parts: meh · GUHM · it · er.
Is megameter 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 /mɛˈɡʌˌmɪtə/ (meh-GUHM-it-uh).