How to Pronounce Metastases

To pronounce "metastases", say MET-ast-as-es — 4 syllables, IPA /mɪˈtæstəsiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɪˈtæstəsiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “metastases”

"metastases" has 4 syllables: met-ast-as-es.

What does metastases mean?

noun

  1. A change in nature, form, or quality.
  2. The transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body, specifically the development of a secondary area of disease remote from the original site, as with some cancers.

Related words

metspropagationtransmissiondiffusiondispersionspreaddisseminationproliferation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metastases"?▾

"Metastases" has 4 syllables: met · ast · as · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "metastases"?▾

The IPA transcription of "metastases" is /mɪˈtæstəsiːz/.

What does "metastases" mean?▾

Metastases: A change in nature, form, or quality.

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