Pronunciation of 'Spirometer'
The word 'spirometer' is pronounced as /spaɪˈrɒmɪtər/ in English (en-US). It refers to a medical device used to measure lung capacity and airflow.
Word Origin
The word 'spirometer' originates from the Latin word 'spīrāre,' meaning 'to breathe,' combined with the suffix '-meter,' which denotes an instrument for measuring.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical device used to measure the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs.
Pronounced as 'spy-ROM-uh-ter,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Spy' as in 'spy,' 'rom' as in 'romantic,' and 'uh-ter' as in 'utter.'