How to pronounce metaphyte
Say it like MED-uh-fyte. Metaphyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- uh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metaphyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay 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.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of metaphyte
American and British speakers say metaphyte in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɛtəfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MET-uh-fyte.
What does metaphyte mean?
- Any multicellular plant
Where does metaphyte come from?
From meta- + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying metaphyte
How do you pronounce metaphyte?
Say MED-uh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metaphyte?
Metaphyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · uh · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say metaphyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛtəfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.