How to pronounce metropoleis
Say it like meh-TROP-uh-layz. Metropoleis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROP).
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- meh
- TROP
- uh
- layz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metropoleis 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.
- TROPSay 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.
- layzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of metropoleis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meh-TROP-uh-layz.
What does metropoleis mean?
- plural of metropolis How to pronounce metropolis
Questions about saying metropoleis
How do you pronounce metropoleis?
Say meh-TROP-uh-layz. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈtrɑpəleɪz/. In British English it is /mɛˈtrɒpəleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metropoleis?
Metropoleis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROP). Broken into parts: meh · TROP · uh · layz.
Is metropoleis 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 /mɛˈtrɒpəleɪz/ (meh-TROP-uh-layz).