How to pronounce metroplex
Say it like MET-roh-pleks. Metroplex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- roh
- pleks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metroplex 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.
- pleksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of metroplex
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MET-roh-pleks.
What does metroplex mean?
- A large metropolitan area containing several cities and their suburbs.“Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex”
Where does metroplex come from?
Blend of metropolitan + complex, originally coined as a marketing term for the Dallas–Fort Worth conurbation.
Questions about saying metroplex
How do you pronounce metroplex?
Say MET-roh-pleks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtroʊˌplɛks/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtrəʊˌplɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metroplex?
Metroplex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · roh · pleks.
Is metroplex 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 /ˈmɛtrəʊˌplɛks/ (MET-roh-pleks).