How to pronounce telemetry
Say it like tuh-LEM-uh-tree. Telemetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM).
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- tuh
- LEM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telemetry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 telemetry
American and British speakers say telemetry in essentially the same way: /təˈlɛmətri/ in the US and /tɪˈlɛmɪtri/ in the UK.
British respelling: tih-LEM-ih-tree.
What does telemetry mean?
- The science, and associated technology, of the automatic recording and transmission of data from a remote source to a receiving station for analysis.
Where does telemetry come from?
From tele- + -metry.
Questions about saying telemetry
How do you pronounce telemetry?
Say tuh-LEM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /təˈlɛmətri/. In British English it is /tɪˈlɛmɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telemetry?
Telemetry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM). Broken into parts: tuh · LEM · uh · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say telemetry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈlɛmətri/ and the British form is /tɪˈlɛmɪtri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.