How to Pronounce "altimeter"
word
æɫˈtɪmətɝ
al-TIM-uh-ter
ˈæltɪmˌiːtɐ
AL-tim-ee-tuh
Definition
A device or instrument that measures altitude, or how high something is above sea level, often used in airplanes, hiking, or climbing.
IPA Transcription
American English
æɫˈtɪmətɝ
British English
ˈæltɪmˌiːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-TIM-uh-ter
UK
AL-tim-ee-tuh
Listen in Context
The pilot checks the altimeter before takeoff.
My watch has a built-in altimeter.
Hikers sometimes use an altimeter to know how high they are.
Can you double-check the altimeter reading before we climb any higher?