metropolis
ma-TRO-pa-las
matropalas
/məˈtɹɑpələs/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “metropolis” is spelled “matropalas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | m | a | t | r | o | p | a | l | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /m/ | /ə/ | /t/ | /ɹ/ | /ɑ/ | /p/ | /ə/ | /l/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “metropolis” with
10 letters for 10 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“matropalas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “metropolis”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“metropolis” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “metropolis”?
“metropolis” is pronounced ma-TRO-pa-las — IPA /məˈtɹɑpələs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “matropalas”.
How many syllables are in “metropolis”?
“metropolis” has 4 syllables: ma-TRO-pa-las (the capitalized syllable is stressed).