How to pronounce parametric
Say it like par-uh-MET-rik. Parametric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
- par
- uh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parametric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parametric
American and British speakers say parametric in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the US and /pærəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-MET-rik.
What does parametric mean?
- Of, relating to, or defined using parameters. In mathematics, this typically means related to parametrization / parametric equation.“parametric designs”
- A parametric equation.
Words that rhyme with parametric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parametric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
- trigonometric
Questions about saying parametric
How do you pronounce parametric?
Say par-uh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /pærəˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parametric?
Parametric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: par · uh · MET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say parametric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈmɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /pærəˈmɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.