How to pronounce metagnomy
Say it like muh-TAG-nuh-mee. Metagnomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- muh
- TAG
- nuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metagnomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of metagnomy
American and British speakers say metagnomy in essentially the same way: /məˈtæɡnəmi/ in the US and /ˌmɛˈtæɡnəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: met-AG-nuh-mee.
What does metagnomy mean?
- Divination, clairvoyance.
Where does metagnomy come from?
From meta- (“beyond”) + -gnomy, from physiognomy.
Questions about saying metagnomy
How do you pronounce metagnomy?
Say muh-TAG-nuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /məˈtæɡnəmi/. In British English it is /ˌmɛˈtæɡnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metagnomy?
Metagnomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: muh · TAG · nuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say metagnomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtæɡnəmi/ and the British form is /ˌmɛˈtæɡnəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.