How to Pronounce Micrometer

To pronounce "micrometer", say MICR-om-et-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “micrometer”

"micrometer" has 4 syllables: micr-om-et-er. It rhymes with photometer and densitometer, if that helps it stick.

What does micrometer mean?

noun

  1. An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of one millionth of a meter. Symbols: µm, um, rm.

Synonyms

micron

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Words that rhyme with micrometer

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photometerdensitometerfluorometerbarometerthermometerhydrometerhygrometeranemometerkilometerdynamometeraccelerometermagnetometer

Related words

micrometremicronfilarmicrometrymicronometermegametermicrocator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "micrometer"?▾

"Micrometer" has 4 syllables: micr · om · et · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "micrometer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "micrometer" is /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/.

What does "micrometer" mean?▾

Micrometer: An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of one millionth of a meter. Symbols: µm, um, rm.

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