How to pronounce meta
Say it like MEE-tuh. Meta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meta 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-uh.
What does meta mean?
- Self-referential; structured analogously (structured by relationships), but at a higher level.“Suppose you have a genie that grants you three wishes. If you wish for infinite wishes, that is a meta wish.”
- Prominent in the metagame; effective and frequently used in competitive gameplay.“I don't think the character will be meta even with the recent buffs.”
- Boundary marker.
Where does meta come from?
Folk etymology for noun etymology 1, noun sense 1 also suggests an acronym for most effective/efficient tactic available.
Words that rhyme with meta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meta.
Questions about saying meta
How do you pronounce meta?
Say MEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitə/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meta?
Meta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · tuh.
Is meta 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 /ˈmɛtə/ (MET-uh).