How to pronounce meaty
Say it like MEE-tee. Meaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meaty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of meaty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-tee.
What does meaty mean?
- Of, relating to, or containing meat.
- Resembling meat in flavor, smell, etc.“This tastes rather meaty. Are you sure it's vegetarian?”
- Of a person or a body part, large and solid.
Where does meaty come from?
From meat + -y.
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Questions about saying meaty
How do you pronounce meaty?
Say MEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmiti/. In British English it is /ˈmiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meaty?
Meaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · tee.
Is meaty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmiːti/ (MEE-tee).