How to pronounce metacercarial
Say it like met-uh-sur-KER-ee-ul. Metacercarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER).
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- met
- uh
- sur
- KER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metacercarial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metacercarial
- 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-sur-KAIR-ree-ul.
What does metacercarial mean?
- relating to metacercariae
Where does metacercarial come from?
From metacercaria + -al.
Words that rhyme with metacercarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metacercarial.
Questions about saying metacercarial
How do you pronounce metacercarial?
Say met-uh-sur-KER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəsɝˈkɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəsɜːˈkɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metacercarial?
Metacercarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER). Broken into parts: met · uh · sur · KER · ee · ul.
Is metacercarial 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 /ˌmɛtəsɜːˈkɛəriəl/ (met-uh-sur-KAIR-ree-ul).