How to pronounce metacarpally
Say it like met-uh-KAR-puh-lee. Metacarpally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- met
- uh
- KAR
- puh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metacarpally 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of metacarpally
- 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-puh-lee.
What does metacarpally mean?
- In a metacarpal manner.
Where does metacarpally come from?
From metacarpal + -ly.
Questions about saying metacarpally
How do you pronounce metacarpally?
Say met-uh-KAR-puh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈkɑrpəli/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metacarpally?
Metacarpally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: met · uh · KAR · puh · lee.
Is metacarpally 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 /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəliː/ (met-uh-KAH-puh-lee).