How to pronounce goniometer
American English pronunciation
goh-nee-OM-uh-ter
- IPA
- /ˌɡoʊniˈɑmətɚ/
- Syllables
- goh · nee · OM · uh · ter (5 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What goniometer means
An instrument that measures angles exactly
In a sentence: The scientist used a goniometer to measure the angles between the crystal's flat faces.
Where it comes from: It is built from Greek-based parts: gonio-, meaning angle, and -meter, meaning a tool for measuring.
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