How to pronounce metallics
Say it like muh-TAL-iks. Metallics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- muh
- TAL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metallics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metallics
American and British speakers say metallics in essentially the same way: /məˈtælɪks/ in the US and /məˈtælɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-TAL-iks.
What does metallics mean?
- plural of metallic How to pronounce metallic
Words that rhyme with metallics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metallics.
Questions about saying metallics
How do you pronounce metallics?
Say muh-TAL-iks. The American pronunciation is /məˈtælɪks/. In British English it is /məˈtælɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metallics?
Metallics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: muh · TAL · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say metallics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtælɪks/ and the British form is /məˈtælɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.