How to Pronounce Metropolis

To pronounce "metropolis", say METR-op-ol-is — 4 syllables, IPA /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “metropolis”

"metropolis" has 4 syllables: metr-op-ol-is. It rhymes with necropolis and acropolis, if that helps it stick.

What does metropolis mean?

noun

  1. (history) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
  2. A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.

Synonyms

archbishopricmetropolemother city

Words that rhyme with metropolis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

necropolisacropolisalexopoulosantonopouloschristopoulosdemopouloseliopoulosfotopoulosgeorgopoulosheliopolismegalopolismicropolis

Related words

citymainlandmetropolitanmetropoleurbantowncosmopolitanmetro

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metropolis"?▾

"Metropolis" has 4 syllables: metr · op · ol · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "metropolis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "metropolis" is /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/.

What does "metropolis" mean?▾

Metropolis: (history) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.

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