How to pronounce metanalysis
Say it like met-uh-NAL-uh-sus. Metanalysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL).
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- met
- uh
- NAL
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metanalysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metanalysis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-NAL-uh-sis.
What does metanalysis mean?
- Meta-analysis.“a metanalysis of 35 existing studies”
- The act of breaking down a word or phrase into segments or meanings not original to it; breaking down the original boundaries between morphemes, words, or other units.
Where does metanalysis come from?
From meta- + analysis.
Words that rhyme with metanalysis
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Questions about saying metanalysis
How do you pronounce metanalysis?
Say met-uh-NAL-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /mɛtəˈnæləsəs/. In British English it is /mɛtəˈnæləsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metanalysis?
Metanalysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL). Broken into parts: met · uh · NAL · uh · sus.
Is metanalysis 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 /mɛtəˈnæləsɪs/ (met-uh-NAL-uh-sis).