How to pronounce metronome
Say it like MET-ruh-nohm. Metronome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ruh
- nohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metronome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of metronome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MET-ruh-nohm.
What does metronome mean?
- A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.
Questions about saying metronome
How do you pronounce metronome?
Say MET-ruh-nohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtrəˌnəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metronome?
Metronome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ruh · nohm.
Is metronome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛtrəˌnəʊm/ (MET-ruh-nohm).