How to pronounce meteorwrong
Say it like MEE-tee-uh-rong. Meteorwrong has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- tee
- uh
- rong
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meteorwrong 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rongGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of meteorwrong
- 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: MEE-tih-uh-rong.
What does meteorwrong mean?
- A rock that is believed to be a meteorite, but is in fact terrestrial in origin; a pseudometeorite.
Where does meteorwrong come from?
Coined by replacing the final syllable of meteorite, which sounds like right, with wrong.
Questions about saying meteorwrong
How do you pronounce meteorwrong?
Say MEE-tee-uh-rong. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitiəˌrɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtɪərɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meteorwrong?
Meteorwrong has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · tee · uh · rong.
Is meteorwrong 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 /ˈmiːtɪərɒŋ/ (MEE-tih-uh-rong).