How to pronounce symmetric
Say it like suh-MET-rik. Symmetric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- suh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symmetric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep 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 symmetric
American and British speakers say symmetric in essentially the same way: /səˈmɛtrɪk/ in the US and /sɪˈmɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-MET-rik.
What does symmetric mean?
- Synonym of symmetrical
- Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).“"Is a sibling of" is a symmetric relation.”
- Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.
Words that rhyme with symmetric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of symmetric.
- geometric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
- trigonometric
- gravimetric
Questions about saying symmetric
How do you pronounce symmetric?
Say suh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /səˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symmetric?
Symmetric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: suh · MET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say symmetric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈmɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /sɪˈmɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.