How to pronounce polarimeter
Say it like poh-luh-RIM-uh-ter. Polarimeter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIM).
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- poh
- luh
- RIM
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polarimeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIMSay 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 polarimeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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: poh-luh-RIM-uh-tuh.
What does polarimeter mean?
- An instrument used to measure the rotation of the plane of polarized light as it passes through a sample of an optically active compound.
Words that rhyme with polarimeter
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Questions about saying polarimeter
How do you pronounce polarimeter?
Say poh-luh-RIM-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊləˈrɪmətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊləˈrɪmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polarimeter?
Polarimeter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIM). Broken into parts: poh · luh · RIM · uh · ter.
Is polarimeter 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 /ˌpəʊləˈrɪmətə/ (poh-luh-RIM-uh-tuh).