How to pronounce metamour
Say it like MET-uh-moor. Metamour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- moor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metamour 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.
- moorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of metamour
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- 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: MET-uh-moo-uh.
What does metamour mean?
- In a polyamorous relationship, one's partner's partner, with whom one is not directly involved.
Where does metamour come from?
From meta- (“transcending”) + amour (“lover”), likely influenced by paramour.
Questions about saying metamour
How do you pronounce metamour?
Say MET-uh-moor. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəmʊr/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəmuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metamour?
Metamour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · moor.
Is metamour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈmɛtəmuə/ (MET-uh-moo-uh).