How to pronounce voltmeter
Say it like VOHLT-mee-ter. Voltmeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOHLT).
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- VOHLT
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voltmeter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 voltmeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VOHLT-mee-tuh.
What does voltmeter mean?
- An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.
Where does voltmeter come from?
From volt + -meter.
Questions about saying voltmeter
How do you pronounce voltmeter?
Say VOHLT-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊltˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊltˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voltmeter?
Voltmeter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOHLT). Broken into parts: VOHLT · mee · ter.
Is voltmeter 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 /ˈvəʊltˌmiːtə/ (VOHLT-mee-tuh).