How to pronounce metropole
Say it like MET-ruh-pohl. Metropole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- ruh
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metropole 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of metropole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MET-ruh-pohl.
What does metropole mean?
- A metropolis; the main city of a country or area.
- The parent-state of a colony.
Where does metropole come from?
From Middle English metropol, from Middle French metropole (“town with bishop's seat”), from Latin mētropolis.
Questions about saying metropole
How do you pronounce metropole?
Say MET-ruh-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtrəpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtrəpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metropole?
Metropole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · ruh · pohl.
Is metropole 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 /ˈmɛtrəpəʊl/ (MET-ruh-pohl).