How to pronounce metastatic
Say it like met-uh-STAT-ik. Metastatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAT).
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- met
- uh
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metastatic 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.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metastatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-STAT-ik.
What does metastatic mean?
- Relating to, or producing metastasis.
Words that rhyme with metastatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metastatic.
Questions about saying metastatic
How do you pronounce metastatic?
Say met-uh-STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metastatic?
Metastatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAT). Broken into parts: met · uh · STAT · ik.
Is metastatic 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 /ˌmɛtəˈstætɪk/ (met-uh-STAT-ik).