How to pronounce metacarpal
Say it like met-uh-KAR-pul. Metacarpal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- met
- uh
- KAR
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metacarpal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metacarpal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-KAH-pul.
What does metacarpal mean?
- Any of the bones of the metacarpus.
- Of the metacarpus.
Where does metacarpal come from?
From metacarpus + -al or metacarp- + -al.
Questions about saying metacarpal
How do you pronounce metacarpal?
Say met-uh-KAR-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈkɑrpəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metacarpal?
Metacarpal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: met · uh · KAR · pul.
Is metacarpal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəl/ (met-uh-KAH-pul).