How to Pronounce Metis

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/meɪˈtiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “metis”

"metis" has 2 syllables: met-is. It rhymes with lettuce and lettice, if that helps it stick.

What does metis mean?

noun

  1. A person of mixed-race ancestry.
  2. A person of mixed European and Indigenous descent.

adjective

  1. Of mixed heritage
  2. Of Métis heritage.

Words that rhyme with metis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lettuceletticebrettice

Related words

mestizohalf-breedmixed-racebiracialtismixedbreedcreamy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metis"?▾

"Metis" has 2 syllables: met · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "metis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "metis" is /meɪˈtiː/.

What does "metis" mean?▾

Metis: A person of mixed-race ancestry.

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