How to pronounce micrometer
Say it like my-KROM-uh-ter. Micrometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROM).
- my
- KROM
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micrometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of micrometer
- 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: my-KROM-ih-tuh.
What does micrometer mean?
- A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
- US spelling of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
Where does micrometer come from?
From French micromètre, equivalent to micro- + -meter.
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Questions about saying micrometer
How do you pronounce micrometer?
Say my-KROM-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈkrɑmətɚ/. In British English it is /maɪˈkrɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micrometer?
Micrometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROM). Broken into parts: my · KROM · uh · ter.
Is micrometer 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 /maɪˈkrɒmɪtə/ (my-KROM-ih-tuh).