How to Pronounce "richter"
word
/ˈɹɪktɝ/
RIK-ter
/ˈrɪktə/
RIK-tuh
Definition
Richter usually refers to the Richter scale, a system used to measure the strength of earthquakes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɪktɝ/
British English
/ˈrɪktə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIK-ter
UK
RIK-tuh
Listen in Context
The earthquake measured 7 on the Richter scale.
Experts use the Richter scale to compare earthquakes.
A 5 on the Richter scale is considered moderate.
That last quake barely registered on the Richter scale.