How to pronounce photometric
Say it like foh-tuh-MET-rik. Photometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- foh
- tuh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photometric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep 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 photometric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-tuh-MET-rik.
What does photometric mean?
- Of or relating to photometry or to photometers.
- Adjusting position with respect to light.
Where does photometric come from?
From photo- + -metric.
Words that rhyme with photometric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of photometric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- econometric
- psychometric
- trigonometric
Questions about saying photometric
How do you pronounce photometric?
Say foh-tuh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtəˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photometric?
Photometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: foh · tuh · MET · rik.
Is photometric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfəʊtəˈmɛtrɪk/ (foh-tuh-MET-rik).