How to pronounce metrical
Say it like MET-rih-kul. Metrical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- rih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metrical 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metrical
American and British speakers say metrical in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MET-rih-kul.
What does metrical mean?
- Relating to poetic meter.
- Having a regular rhythm.
- Of or pertaining to measurement.
Words that rhyme with metrical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metrical.
Questions about saying metrical
How do you pronounce metrical?
Say MET-rih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metrical?
Metrical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · rih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say metrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.