How to pronounce metronymic
Say it like met-ruh-NIM-ik. Metronymic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM).
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- met
- ruh
- NIM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metronymic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metronymic
American and British speakers say metronymic in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/ in the US and /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: met-ruh-NIM-ik.
What does metronymic mean?
- Alternative form of matronymic.
- Alternative form of matronymic.
Words that rhyme with metronymic
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Questions about saying metronymic
How do you pronounce metronymic?
Say met-ruh-NIM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metronymic?
Metronymic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM). Broken into parts: met · ruh · NIM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say metronymic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/ and the British form is /ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.