How to pronounce nanometre
Say it like NAN-oh-mee-ter. Nanometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN).
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- NAN
- oh
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanometre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nanometre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAN-oh-mee-tuh.
What does nanometre mean?
- An SI subunit of length equal to 10⁻⁹ metres.
Where does nanometre come from?
From nano- + metre.
Questions about saying nanometre
How do you pronounce nanometre?
Say NAN-oh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈnænoʊˌmitər/. In British English it is /ˈnænəʊˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nanometre?
Nanometre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN). Broken into parts: NAN · oh · mee · ter.
Is nanometre 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 /ˈnænəʊˌmiːtə/ (NAN-oh-mee-tuh).