How to pronounce metatarsal
Say it like met-uh-TAR-sul. Metatarsal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAR).
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- met
- uh
- TAR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metatarsal 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.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metatarsal
- 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-TAH-sul.
What does metatarsal mean?
- Of the metatarsus.
- Any of the bones of the metatarsus.
Where does metatarsal come from?
From meta- + tarsal.
Words that rhyme with metatarsal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metatarsal.
Questions about saying metatarsal
How do you pronounce metatarsal?
Say met-uh-TAR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈtɑrsəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈtɑːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metatarsal?
Metatarsal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAR). Broken into parts: met · uh · TAR · sul.
Is metatarsal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɛtəˈtɑːsəl/ (met-uh-TAH-sul).