How to Pronounce Symmetric

To pronounce "symmetric", say SYMMETR-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /sɪˈmɛtɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/sɪˈmɛtɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “symmetric”

"symmetric" has 2 syllables: symmetr-ic.

What does symmetric mean?

adjective

  1. Symmetrical.
  2. Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).

    “"Is a sibling of" is a symmetric relation.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "symmetric"?▾

"Symmetric" has 2 syllables: symmetr · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "symmetric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "symmetric" is /sɪˈmɛtɹɪk/.

What does "symmetric" mean?▾

Symmetric: Symmetrical.

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