How to Pronounce Met

To pronounce "met", say MET — one syllable, IPA /mɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “met”

"met" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mette — easy to mix up when writing.

What does met mean?

verb

  1. To make contact (with) while in proximity.
  2. (Of groups) To come together.

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Words that rhyme with met

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "met"?▾

"Met" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "met"?▾

The IPA transcription of "met" is /mɛt/.

What does "met" mean?▾

Met: To make contact (with) while in proximity.

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