How to pronounce opisometer
Say it like op-ih-SOM-ih-ter. Opisometer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOM).
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- op
- ih
- SOM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opisometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opisometer
- 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: op-ih-SOM-ih-tuh.
What does opisometer mean?
- A device for measuring the length of curved lines, such as on a map.
Words that rhyme with opisometer
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Questions about saying opisometer
How do you pronounce opisometer?
Say op-ih-SOM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɑpɪˈsɑmɪtər/. In British English it is /ɒpɪˈsɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opisometer?
Opisometer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOM). Broken into parts: op · ih · SOM · ih · ter.
Is opisometer 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 /ɒpɪˈsɒmɪtə/ (op-ih-SOM-ih-tuh).