How to pronounce metis
Say it like MET-is. Metis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-is.
What does metis mean?
- A person of mixed-race ancestry.
- A person of one-eighth black ancestry; an octoroon.
- Of mixed heritage
- Of Métis heritage.
- Practical intelligence; street smarts.
Where does metis come from?
Borrowed from French métis, from Late Latin mixticius, from Latin mixtus (“mixed”).
Questions about saying metis
How do you pronounce metis?
Say MET-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metis?
Metis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · is.
Is metis 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 /ˈmɛtɪs/ (MET-is).