How to Pronounce Metic

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmɛtɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “metic”

"metic" has 2 syllables: met-ic. It rhymes with acetic and cretic, if that helps it stick.

What does metic mean?

noun

  1. In Ancient Greek city-states, a resident alien who did not have the rights of a citizen and who paid a tax for the right to live there.

Words that rhyme with metic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aceticcreticrhetictheticceticdetickretick

Related words

mnemonmunicipiummaletotezeugitamortmainermolemesnalitymaltolte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metic"?▾

"Metic" has 2 syllables: met · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "metic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "metic" is /ˈmɛtɪk/.

What does "metic" mean?▾

Metic: In Ancient Greek city-states, a resident alien who did not have the rights of a citizen and who paid a tax for the right to live there.

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