How to Pronounce "metal"
word
/ˈmɛtəɫ/
ME-duhl
/mˈɛtəl/
ME-tuhl
Definition
A metal is a hard material like iron, gold, or aluminum that is usually strong, shiny, and able to conduct heat and electricity. The word can also refer to a style of loud rock music, but the material meaning is the main one.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛtəɫ/
British English
/mˈɛtəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ME-duhl
UK
ME-tuhl
Listen in Context
This spoon is made of metal.
The box has a metal handle.
Gold is a valuable metal.
I dropped my phone on the metal floor, and now the screen is cracked.