How to pronounce metronym
Say it like MET-roh-nim. Metronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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US American/ˈmɛtroʊnɪm/MET-roh-nim
UK British/ˈmɛtrəʊnɪm/MET-roh-nim
- MET
- roh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metronym 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metronym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MET-roh-nim.
What does metronym mean?
noun
- Alternative form of matronym.
Questions about saying metronym
How do you pronounce metronym?
Say MET-roh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtroʊnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtrəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metronym?
Metronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · roh · nim.
Is metronym pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛtrəʊnɪm/ (MET-roh-nim).