How many syllables in metropolitan?
Syllables in metropolitan
5
met·ro·pol·i·tan
Metropolitan has five syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say metropolitan
| Pronunciation | /ˌmɛtɹəˈpɑlətən/ 5 syllables, met-ro-POL-i-tan · da-da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say metropolitan slowly and listen for each vowel sound: met, ro, pol, i, tan. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in metropolitan?
- Metropolitan has five syllables.
- How do you divide metropolitan into syllables?
- Metropolitan divides as met-ro-pol-i-tan.
- Which syllable is stressed in metropolitan?
- The third syllable (met-ro-POL-i-tan).