How to pronounce metal
Say it like MET-ul. Metal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metal 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-ul.
What does metal mean?
- any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten“brass is an alloy of zinc and copper”
- containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal“a metallic compound”“metallic luster”
- cover with metal
Words that rhyme with metal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metal.
Words that sound like metal
Questions about saying metal
How do you pronounce metal?
Say MET-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metal?
Metal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ul.
Is metal 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 /ˈmɛtəl/ (MET-ul).
What words sound the same as metal?
Metal sounds the same as mettle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.