How to pronounce metathought
Say it like MET-uh-thaht. Metathought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- thaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metathought 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.
- thahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of metathought
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-uh-thot.
What does metathought mean?
- Thought about thought itself.
Where does metathought come from?
From meta- + thought.
Questions about saying metathought
How do you pronounce metathought?
Say MET-uh-thaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəˌθɑt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəˌθɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metathought?
Metathought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · thaht.
Is metathought pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɛtəˌθɒt/ (MET-uh-thot).