The word "Amylometer" is a device used to measure levels of starch in food. Its pronunciation is /ˌæmɪˈlɑːmɪtə/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable of "amylo-" is pronounced "am-i-lo", with the stress on the second syllable. The second syllable of "-meter" is pronounced "mee-ter", with the stress on the first syllable. The spelling of "amylometer" can also be broken down by its roots, with "amyl-" referring to starch and "-meter" referring to measurement.