How to pronounce multimeter
Say it like MUHL-tee-mee-ter. Multimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tee
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multimeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of multimeter
- 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: MUHL-tee-mee-tuh.
What does multimeter mean?
- An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.
Where does multimeter come from?
From multi- + -meter.
Questions about saying multimeter
How do you pronounce multimeter?
Say MUHL-tee-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltimitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltimitə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multimeter?
Multimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tee · mee · ter.
Is multimeter 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 /ˈmʌltimitə/ (MUHL-tee-mee-tuh).