How to pronounce metallurgy
Say it like MET-uh-lur-jee. Metallurgy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- lur
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metallurgy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of metallurgy
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-TAL-uh-jee.
What does metallurgy mean?
- The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.
Questions about saying metallurgy
How do you pronounce metallurgy?
Say MET-uh-lur-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/. In British English it is /mɪˈtælədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metallurgy?
Metallurgy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · lur · jee.
Is metallurgy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mɪˈtælədʒi/ (mih-TAL-uh-jee).