How to pronounce metathorax
Say it like met-uh-THOR-aks. Metathorax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOR).
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US American/ˌmɛtəˈθɔˌræks/met-uh-THOR-aks
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- met
- uh
- THOR
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metathorax 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.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- aksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does metathorax mean?
noun
- The hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect, carrying the posterior pair of legs and the hindwings when present.
Where does metathorax come from?
From meta- + thorax.
Words that rhyme with metathorax
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Questions about saying metathorax
How do you pronounce metathorax?
Say met-uh-THOR-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈθɔˌræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metathorax?
Metathorax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOR). Broken into parts: met · uh · THOR · aks.