How to pronounce metadiegetic
Say it like met-uh-dy-ih-JET-ik. Metadiegetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JET).
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- met
- uh
- dy
- ih
- JET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metadiegetic 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.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metadiegetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-dy-ih-JET-ik.
What does metadiegetic mean?
- Pertaining to a secondary narrative embedded within the primary narrative (a story within a story).
Where does metadiegetic come from?
From meta- + diegetic.
Words that rhyme with metadiegetic
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Questions about saying metadiegetic
How do you pronounce metadiegetic?
Say met-uh-dy-ih-JET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtədaɪɪˈdʒɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtədaɪɪˈdʒɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metadiegetic?
Metadiegetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JET). Broken into parts: met · uh · dy · ih · JET · ik.
Is metadiegetic 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 /ˌmɛtədaɪɪˈdʒɛtɪk/ (met-uh-dy-ih-JET-ik).