How to pronounce metrology
Say it like meh-TROL-uh-jee. Metrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROL).
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- meh
- TROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metrology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of metrology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meh-TROL-uh-jih.
What does metrology mean?
- The science of weights and measures or of measurement.
- A system of weights and measures.
Words that rhyme with metrology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metrology.
Questions about saying metrology
How do you pronounce metrology?
Say meh-TROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈtrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /mɛˈtrɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metrology?
Metrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROL). Broken into parts: meh · TROL · uh · jee.
Is metrology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɛˈtrɒlədʒɪ/ (meh-TROL-uh-jih).