How to pronounce metallic
Say it like muh-TAL-ik. Metallic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- muh
- TAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metallic 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.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metallic
American and British speakers say metallic in essentially the same way: /məˈtælɪk/ in the US and /mɪˈtælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-TAL-ik.
What does metallic mean?
- containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal“a metallic compound”“metallic luster”
- a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
- a yarn made partly or entirely of metal
Words that rhyme with metallic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metallic.
Questions about saying metallic
How do you pronounce metallic?
Say muh-TAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /məˈtælɪk/. In British English it is /mɪˈtælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metallic?
Metallic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: muh · TAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say metallic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtælɪk/ and the British form is /mɪˈtælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.