How to pronounce method
Say it like METH-ud. Method has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH).
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- METH
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Method pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of method
American and British speakers say method in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛθəd/ in the US and /ˈmɛθəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: METH-ud.
What does method mean?
- a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
- an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
Questions about saying method
How do you pronounce method?
Say METH-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛθəd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛθəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in method?
Method has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH). Broken into parts: METH · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say method the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛθəd/ and the British form is /ˈmɛθəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.