How to pronounce metasequoia
Say it like met-uh-suh-KWOY-uh. Metasequoia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KWOY).
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- met
- uh
- suh
- KWOY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metasequoia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metasequoia
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-suh-KWOY-uh.
What does metasequoia mean?
- Metasequoia, the dawn redwood, a fast-growing deciduous conifer native to China.
Where does metasequoia come from?
From meta- + sequoia.
Words that rhyme with metasequoia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metasequoia.
Questions about saying metasequoia
How do you pronounce metasequoia?
Say met-uh-suh-KWOY-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəsəˈkwɔɪə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəsəˈkwɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metasequoia?
Metasequoia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KWOY). Broken into parts: met · uh · suh · KWOY · uh.
Is metasequoia 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 /ˌmɛtəsəˈkwɔɪə/ (met-uh-suh-KWOY-uh).