How to pronounce metate
Say it like meh-TAH-tay. Metate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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US American/mɛˈtɑteɪ/meh-TAH-tay
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- meh
- TAH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does metate mean?
noun
- A flat stone with a slightly concave surface, used with another stone (a mano) for grinding maize or other grains.
Where does metate come from?
Borrowed from Spanish metate, from a Nahuan language, from Proto-Nahuan *mətla-tl.
Words that rhyme with metate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metate.
Questions about saying metate
How do you pronounce metate?
Say meh-TAH-tay. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈtɑteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metate?
Metate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: meh · TAH · tay.