How to pronounce trigonometric
Say it like trig-uh-nuh-MET-rik. Trigonometric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MET).
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- trig
- uh
- nuh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trigonometric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 trigonometric
American and British speakers say trigonometric in essentially the same way: /ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the US and /ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: trig-uh-nuh-MET-rik.
What does trigonometric mean?
- of, relating to, or constructed using trigonometry
Where does trigonometric come from?
From trigonometr(y) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with trigonometric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trigonometric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
Questions about saying trigonometric
How do you pronounce trigonometric?
Say trig-uh-nuh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trigonometric?
Trigonometric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MET). Broken into parts: trig · uh · nuh · MET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say trigonometric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌtrɪɡənəˈmɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.