How to pronounce metacriterion
Say it like MET-uh-kry-teer-ee-un. Metacriterion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- kry
- teer
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metacriterion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metacriterion
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-uh-kry-teer-ee-un.
What does metacriterion mean?
- A criterion used to choose between other criteria.
Where does metacriterion come from?
From meta- + criterion.
Questions about saying metacriterion
How do you pronounce metacriterion?
Say MET-uh-kry-teer-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəkraɪˌtɪriən/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəkraɪˌtɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metacriterion?
Metacriterion has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · kry · teer · ee · un.
Is metacriterion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɛtəkraɪˌtɪəriən/ (MET-uh-kry-teer-ee-un).