How to pronounce meristics
Say it like muh-RIS-tiks. Meristics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS).
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- muh
- RIS
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meristics 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.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of meristics
American and British speakers say meristics in essentially the same way: /məˈrɪstɪks/ in the US and /məˈrɪstɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RIS-tiks.
What does meristics mean?
- The counting of quantitative features of a fish, such as its number of fins or of scales.
- plural of meristic
Words that rhyme with meristics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meristics.
Questions about saying meristics
How do you pronounce meristics?
Say muh-RIS-tiks. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɪstɪks/. In British English it is /məˈrɪstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meristics?
Meristics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS). Broken into parts: muh · RIS · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say meristics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrɪstɪks/ and the British form is /məˈrɪstɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.