How to pronounce metre
Say it like MEE-ter. Metre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of metre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-tuh.
What does metre mean?
- the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
- (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
- rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with metre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metre.
Words that sound like metre
Questions about saying metre
How do you pronounce metre?
Say MEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metre?
Metre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · ter.
Is metre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmiːtə/ (MEE-tuh).
What words sound the same as metre?
Metre sounds the same as meter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.