How to pronounce meters
Say it like MEE-terz. Meters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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US American/ˈmitɚz/MEE-terz
UK British/ˈmiːtəz/MEE-tuz
- MEE
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of meters
- 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-tuz.
What does meters mean?
noun
- plural of meter How to pronounce meter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of meter How to pronounce meter
Questions about saying meters
How do you pronounce meters?
Say MEE-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meters?
Meters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · terz.
Is meters 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 /ˈmiːtəz/ (MEE-tuz).