How to pronounce metropoli
Say it like muh-TROP-uh-lee. Metropoli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROP).
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- muh
- TROP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metropoli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of metropoli
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-TROP-uh-lee.
What does metropoli mean?
- plural of metropolis How to pronounce metropolis
Words that rhyme with metropoli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metropoli.
Questions about saying metropoli
How do you pronounce metropoli?
Say muh-TROP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /məˈtrɑpəli/. In British English it is /məˈtrɒpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metropoli?
Metropoli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROP). Broken into parts: muh · TROP · uh · lee.
Is metropoli 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 /məˈtrɒpəli/ (muh-TROP-uh-lee).