How to pronounce metacarpals
Say it like met-uh-KAR-pulz. Metacarpals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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- met
- uh
- KAR
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metacarpals 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metacarpals
- 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-pulz.
What does metacarpals mean?
- plural of metacarpal How to pronounce metacarpal
Questions about saying metacarpals
How do you pronounce metacarpals?
Say met-uh-KAR-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈkɑrpəlz/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metacarpals?
Metacarpals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: met · uh · KAR · pulz.
Is metacarpals 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 /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːpəlz/ (met-uh-KAH-pulz).