The word "metergasia" is spelled as /ˌmiːtərˈɡeɪziə/. It is a relatively rare term that refers to the process of measuring speech sounds. The spelling of this word may seem intimidating at first, but it can be broken down into its individual phonemes. "Meter" is pronounced as /ˈmiːtər/ and refers to measurement, while "gasia" is pronounced as /ˈɡeɪziə/ and refers to the act of speaking. Together, they form "metergasia," a word that denotes the scientific study of speech sounds and their measurement.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.