How to Pronounce “lichenometry” in English
/lɪtʃɛnɒmɛtrɪ/
li·che·no·me·try
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IPA/lɪtʃɛnɒmɛtrɪ/
Syllablesli·che·no·me·try
What does “lichenometry” mean?
NOUN
- A geomorphic method of geochronologic dating that uses lichen growth to determine the age of exposed rock.
Example sentences
- “In lichenometry, a lichen is presumed to grow radially at a specific, constant rate: this rate is used to estimate the age of the largest lichen on a rock surface, and thus the length of time the rock has been exposed.”
How to pronounce “lichenometry”
- Syllables:
- li · che · no · me · try
- IPA:
- /lɪtʃɛnɒmɛtrɪ/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “lichenometry”?
“lichenometry” is pronounced /lɪtʃɛnɒmɛtrɪ/ (li · che · no · me · try). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “lichenometry”?
“lichenometry” has 5 syllables: li · che · no · me · try.
What does “lichenometry” mean?
A geomorphic method of geochronologic dating that uses lichen growth to determine the age of exposed rock.