How to Pronounce Sphygmomanometer

To pronounce "sphygmomanometer", say SPHYGMOM-an-om-et-er — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

16

Letters

/ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sphygmomanometer”

"sphygmomanometer" has 5 syllables: sphygmom-an-om-et-er.

What does sphygmomanometer mean?

noun

  1. A device used to measure blood pressure.

Synonyms

blood pressure gageblood pressure gaugeblood pressure meterblood-pressure cuffblood-pressure metersphygmometer

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Related words

aneroidsphygmographsphygmomanometresphygmoscopepulsimetersphygmographysphygmophonepansphygmograph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sphygmomanometer"?▾

"Sphygmomanometer" has 5 syllables: sphygmom · an · om · et · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sphygmomanometer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sphygmomanometer" is /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/.

What does "sphygmomanometer" mean?▾

Sphygmomanometer: A device used to measure blood pressure.

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