Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

metronome

/ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.62 in modern English

Syllables: metronome
IPA: /ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.

Example Sentences

"The etudes with metronome markings should be played in tempo, all others should be considered rubato."
"It’s one of the earliest pieces in the comprehensive collection of metronomes by the British instrument dealer Tony Bingham, which forms the bulk of the Basel exhibition."

Etymology

Coined in English from Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + νόμος (nómos, “regulation, law”).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: *meh₁-, μέτρον

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/
British English: /ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnəʊm/

Inflected Forms

metronomes (plural)

Derived Forms

coordinome metronomic metronomical metronomize

Phrases

Maelzel's metronome

Questions

How do you pronounce metronome?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/.
What does metronome mean?: A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.
Where does metronome come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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