How to pronounce oximeter
Say it like ok-SIM-uh-ter. Oximeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- ok
- SIM
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oximeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 oximeter
- 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: ok-SIM-ih-tuh.
What does oximeter mean?
- A device that measures the quantity of oxygen in something, particularly air in the atmosphere.
- A device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood.
Where does oximeter come from?
From oxi- (variant of oxy-) + -meter.
Words that rhyme with oximeter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oximeter.
Questions about saying oximeter
How do you pronounce oximeter?
Say ok-SIM-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈsɪmətɚ/. In British English it is /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oximeter?
Oximeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: ok · SIM · uh · ter.
Is oximeter 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 /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/ (ok-SIM-ih-tuh).