How to pronounce pycnometer
Say it like pik-NOM-ih-ter. Pycnometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
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- pik
- NOM
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pycnometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pycnometer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pik-NOM-ih-tuh.
What does pycnometer mean?
- A vessel of precisely known volume used by weighing to determine the specific gravity or relative density of a liquid.
Words that rhyme with pycnometer
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Questions about saying pycnometer
How do you pronounce pycnometer?
Say pik-NOM-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /pɪkˈnɑmɪtər/. In British English it is /pɪkˈnɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pycnometer?
Pycnometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: pik · NOM · ih · ter.
Is pycnometer 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 /pɪkˈnɒmɪtə/ (pik-NOM-ih-tuh).