How to Pronounce “parametric”

American (US)

/ˌpæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

British (UK)

/pæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

Australian (AU)

/pæɹ.əˈmet.ɹɪk/

adjective — Of, relating to, or defined using parameters. In mathematics, this typically means related to parametrization / parametric equation.

Example: parametric designs.

Where the stress falls. “parametric” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌpæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "parametric" mean?

parametric (adjective): Of, relating to, or defined using parameters. In mathematics, this typically means related to parametrization / parametric equation. For example — parametric designs.

How do you pronounce "parametric" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌpæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/. British English: /pæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "parametric"?

/ˌpæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ in American English, /pæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ in British English, /pæɹ.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "parametric"?

“parametric” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.