How to pronounce metes
Say it like MEETS. Metes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of metes
American and British speakers say metes in essentially the same way: /mits/ in the US and /miːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEETS.
What does metes mean?
- plural of mete How to pronounce mete
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mete How to pronounce mete
Words that rhyme with metes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metes.
Questions about saying metes
How do you pronounce metes?
Say MEETS. The American pronunciation is /mits/. In British English it is /miːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metes?
Metes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say metes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mits/ and the British form is /miːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.