How to Pronounce Thermometer

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/θəˈmɒmɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thermometer”

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

What does thermometer mean?

noun

  1. An apparatus used to measure temperature.

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Words that rhyme with thermometer

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photometerdensitometerfluorometerbarometermicrometerhydrometerhygrometeranemometerkilometerdynamometeraccelerometermagnetometer

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thermometer"?▾

"Thermometer" has 4 syllables: therm · om · et · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "thermometer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thermometer" is /θəˈmɒmɪtə/.

What does "thermometer" mean?▾

Thermometer: An apparatus used to measure temperature.

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