How to pronounce pelvimeter
Say it like pelv-VIM-uh-ter. Pelvimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIM).
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- pelv
- VIM
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelvimeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pelvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VIMSay 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 pelvimeter
- 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: pelv-VIM-uh-tuh.
What does pelvimeter mean?
- An instrument for measuring the pelvis.
Where does pelvimeter come from?
From pelvi- + -meter.
Words that rhyme with pelvimeter
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Questions about saying pelvimeter
How do you pronounce pelvimeter?
Say pelv-VIM-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛlvˈvɪmətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌpɛlvˈvɪmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelvimeter?
Pelvimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIM). Broken into parts: pelv · VIM · uh · ter.
Is pelvimeter 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 /ˌpɛlvˈvɪmətə/ (pelv-VIM-uh-tuh).