How to pronounce “meter”
Hear how “meter (to put in)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | to put in |
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| Syllables | me · ter (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TER. |
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| IPA | /me.ˈteɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables with a tapped r: meh-TEHR, not "MEE-ter".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mete la ropa en la maleta.Put the clothes in the suitcase.
Metí las llaves en el bolso.I put the keys in my bag.
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