How to pronounce parameters
Say it like puh-RAM-uh-terz. Parameters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM).
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- puh
- RAM
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parameters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of parameters
- 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: puh-RAM-ih-tuz.
What does parameters mean?
- plural of parameter How to pronounce parameter
Questions about saying parameters
How do you pronounce parameters?
Say puh-RAM-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈræmətɚz/. In British English it is /pəˈræmɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parameters?
Parameters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM). Broken into parts: puh · RAM · uh · terz.
Is parameters 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 /pəˈræmɪtəz/ (puh-RAM-ih-tuz).