How to pronounce vitalometer
Say it like vy-tuh-LAH-mih-ter. Vitalometer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- vy
- tuh
- LAH
- mih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitalometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vitalometer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vy-tuh-LOM-ih-tuh.
What does vitalometer mean?
- A device used to test the vitality of the dental pulp.
Where does vitalometer come from?
From Latin vīta (“life”), from vīvō (“to live”), + -ometer.
Words that rhyme with vitalometer
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Questions about saying vitalometer
How do you pronounce vitalometer?
Say vy-tuh-LAH-mih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌvaɪtəˈlɑmɪtər/. In British English it is /ˌvaɪtəˈlɒmɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitalometer?
Vitalometer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: vy · tuh · LAH · mih · ter.
Is vitalometer 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 /ˌvaɪtəˈlɒmɪtə/ (vy-tuh-LOM-ih-tuh).