How to Pronounce Meter

To pronounce "meter", say MET-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmiːtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmiːtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meter”

"meter" has 2 syllables: met-er. It rhymes with peter and beater, if that helps it stick.

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

What does meter mean?

noun

  1. (always meter) A device that measures things.
  2. (always meter) A parking meter or similar device for collecting payment.

verb

  1. To measure with a metering device.
  2. To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter.

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Words that rhyme with meter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peterbeaterskeeterpraetorammetermetreheatercheatergreeterseedeatercentimeterrepeater

Related words

mmetretimebeatcadencemeasuretaximeterspeedometer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meter"?▾

"Meter" has 2 syllables: met · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "meter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meter" is /ˈmiːtə/.

What does "meter" mean?▾

Meter: (always meter) A device that measures things.

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