How to Pronounce Metacarpal

To pronounce "metacarpal", say MET-ac-arp-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

MET-ac-arp-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “metacarpal”

"metacarpal" has 4 syllables: met-ac-arp-al. It rhymes with carpel and carpal, if that helps it stick.

What does metacarpal mean?

noun

  1. Any of the bones of the metacarpus.

adjective

  1. Of the metacarpus.

Synonyms

metacarpal bone

Words that rhyme with metacarpal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carpelcarpalkarpelmarple

Related words

metatarsaldorsometacarpalspondylocarpotarsalcuneometatarsallateropalmarradiocapitellartarsotarsalhypothenar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metacarpal"?▾

"Metacarpal" has 4 syllables: met · ac · arp · al.

What does "metacarpal" mean?▾

Metacarpal: Any of the bones of the metacarpus.

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