To pronounce "metal", say MET-al — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"metal" has 2 syllables: met-al. It rhymes with mettle and settle, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mettle — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Metal" has 2 syllables: met · al.
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