How to pronounce metope
Say it like MET-ohp. Metope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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US American/ˈmɛtoʊp/MET-ohp
UK British/ˈmɛtəʊp/MET-ohp
- MET
- ohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metope 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.
- ohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of metope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-ohp.
What does metope mean?
noun
- The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.
Questions about saying metope
How do you pronounce metope?
Say MET-ohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metope?
Metope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ohp.
Is metope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛtəʊp/ (MET-ohp).