How to Pronounce Asymmetry

To pronounce "asymmetry", say ASYMM-etry — 2 syllables, IPA /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “asymmetry”

"asymmetry" has 2 syllables: asymm-etry. It rhymes with symmetry and dissymmetry, if that helps it stick.

What does asymmetry mean?

noun

  1. Absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.
  2. The lack of a common measure between two objects or quantities; incommensurability.

Words that rhyme with asymmetry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

symmetrydissymmetryaltimetry

Related words

imbalancedisparitydisproportioninequalityone-sidedmismatchasymmetricdisequilibrium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asymmetry"?▾

"Asymmetry" has 2 syllables: asymm · etry.

What is the IPA transcription of "asymmetry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "asymmetry" is /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/.

What does "asymmetry" mean?▾

Asymmetry: Absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.

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