How to pronounce methods
Say it like METH-udz. Methods has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH).
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- METH
- udz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methods 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.
- udzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of methods
American and British speakers say methods in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛθədz/ in the US and /ˈmɛθədz/ in the UK.
British respelling: METH-udz.
What does methods mean?
- plural of method How to pronounce method
- third-person singular simple present indicative of method How to pronounce method
Questions about saying methods
How do you pronounce methods?
Say METH-udz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛθədz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛθədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methods?
Methods has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH). Broken into parts: METH · udz.
Do Americans and Brits say methods the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛθədz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛθədz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.