How to pronounce metres
Say it like MEE-terz. Metres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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US American/ˈmitɚz/MEE-terz
UK British/ˈmiːtəz/MEE-tuz
- MEE
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metres 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of metres
- 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-tuz.
What does metres mean?
noun
- plural of metre How to pronounce metre
- third-person singular simple present indicative of metre How to pronounce metre
Questions about saying metres
How do you pronounce metres?
Say MEE-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metres?
Metres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · terz.
Is metres 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 /ˈmiːtəz/ (MEE-tuz).