How to pronounce metatext
Say it like MET-uh-tekst. Metatext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- tekst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metatext pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay 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.
- tekstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of metatext
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-uh-tekst.
What does metatext mean?
- Text that describes or discusses text.
Where does metatext come from?
From meta- + text.
Questions about saying metatext
How do you pronounce metatext?
Say MET-uh-tekst. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtətɛkst/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtətɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metatext?
Metatext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · tekst.
Is metatext 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 /ˈmɛtətɛkst/ (MET-uh-tekst).