Pronunciation of 'Spirometer'
The word 'spirometer' refers to a medical instrument used to measure the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs. It is pronounced as /spaɪˈrɑːmɪtər/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'spirometer' originates from the Latin word 'spiro' meaning 'to breathe' and the Greek word 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical device used to measure lung function by assessing the volume of air inhaled and exhaled.
Pronounced as 'spy-RAH-muh-ter', with stress on the second syllable. 'Spy' as in 'spy', 'rah' as in 'raw', 'muh' as in 'muh', and 'ter' as in 'ter'.