How to pronounce symmetry
Say it like SIM-uh-tree. Symmetry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symmetry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of symmetry
American and British speakers say symmetry in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmətri/ in the US and /ˈsɪmətri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-uh-tree.
What does symmetry mean?
- (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
- balance among the parts of something
- (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
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Questions about saying symmetry
How do you pronounce symmetry?
Say SIM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmətri/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symmetry?
Symmetry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say symmetry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmətri/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmətri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.