How to pronounce meteoric
Say it like mee-tee-OR-ik. Meteoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR).
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US American/ˌmitiˈɔrɪk/mee-tee-OR-ik
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- mee
- tee
- OR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meteoric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does meteoric mean?
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor.“meteoric iron”
- Like a meteor in speed, brilliance, or ephemeralness.“Her meteoric rise to power was followed by a slow, lackluster career at the top.”
- Originating in the atmosphere.
Where does meteoric come from?
From meteor + -ic.
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Questions about saying meteoric
How do you pronounce meteoric?
Say mee-tee-OR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmitiˈɔrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meteoric?
Meteoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR). Broken into parts: mee · tee · OR · ik.