How to pronounce metering
Say it like MEE-tuh-ring. Metering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-tuh-ring.
What does metering mean?
- The act of using a meter for measurement.“light metering”
- The process of marking a stamp with a meter.
- The marking itself; franking.
- present participle and gerund of meter How to pronounce meter
Questions about saying metering
How do you pronounce metering?
Say MEE-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metering?
Metering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · tuh · ring.
Is metering 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 /ˈmiːtərɪŋ/ (MEE-tuh-ring).