How to pronounce taximeter
Say it like TAK-see-mee-ter. Taximeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- see
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taximeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of taximeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TAK-sih-mee-tuh.
What does taximeter mean?
- A device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance traveled and waiting time.
Where does taximeter come from?
Borrowed from French taximètre, from German Taxameter, coined from Medieval Latin taxa (“tax, charge”), from Proto-Indo-European *teh₂g- (“to touch, handle”).
Questions about saying taximeter
How do you pronounce taximeter?
Say TAK-see-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksiˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtæksɪˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taximeter?
Taximeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · see · mee · ter.
Is taximeter 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 /ˈtæksɪˌmiːtə/ (TAK-sih-mee-tuh).