How to pronounce tonometry
Say it like tuh-NOM-uh-tree. Tonometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/təˈnɑmətri/tuh-NOM-uh-tree
UK British/təˈnɒmətri/tuh-NOM-uh-tree
- tuh
- NOM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonometry 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.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 tonometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tuh-NOM-uh-tree.
What does tonometry mean?
noun
- The measurement of tension or pressure.
Where does tonometry come from?
From tono- + -metry.
Words that rhyme with tonometry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonometry.
Questions about saying tonometry
How do you pronounce tonometry?
Say tuh-NOM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /təˈnɑmətri/. In British English it is /təˈnɒmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonometry?
Tonometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: tuh · NOM · uh · tree.
Is tonometry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /təˈnɒmətri/ (tuh-NOM-uh-tree).