How to pronounce metacercaria
Say it like met-uh-sur-KER-ee-uh. Metacercaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER).
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US American/ˌmɛtəsɝˈkɛriə/met-uh-sur-KER-ee-uh
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- met
- uh
- sur
- KER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metacercaria 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.
- surKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does metacercaria mean?
noun
- The encysted stage of a trematode parasite (flukes) in the tissues of an intermediate host.
Where does metacercaria come from?
From meta- + cercaria.
Words that rhyme with metacercaria
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Questions about saying metacercaria
How do you pronounce metacercaria?
Say met-uh-sur-KER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəsɝˈkɛriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metacercaria?
Metacercaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER). Broken into parts: met · uh · sur · KER · ee · uh.