How to pronounce meted
Say it like MEE-tid. Meted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of meted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-tid.
What does meted mean?
- simple past and past participle of mete How to pronounce mete
Words that rhyme with meted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meted.
Questions about saying meted
How do you pronounce meted?
Say MEE-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meted?
Meted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · tid.
Is meted 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 /ˈmiːtɪd/ (MEE-tid).