How to pronounce metered
Say it like MEE-terd. Metered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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US American/ˈmitɚd/MEE-terd
UK British/ˈmiːtəd/MEE-tud
- MEE
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of metered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-tud.
What does metered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of meter How to pronounce meter
- Fitted with a meter, such as a gas meter, parking meter, etc.
Questions about saying metered
How do you pronounce metered?
Say MEE-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metered?
Metered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · terd.
Is metered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmiːtəd/ (MEE-tud).