How to pronounce metra
Say it like MET-ruh. Metra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metra 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metra
American and British speakers say metra in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛtrə/ in the US and /ˈmɛtrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MET-ruh.
What does metra mean?
- The uterus.
Words that rhyme with metra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metra.
Questions about saying metra
How do you pronounce metra?
Say MET-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtrə/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metra?
Metra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say metra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛtrə/ and the British form is /ˈmɛtrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.