How to Pronounce "metals"
word
ˈmɛtəɫz
MEH-tuhlz
mˈɛtəlz
MEH-tuhlz
Definition
Elements or materials that are usually hard, shiny, and can conduct heat and electricity. Common metals include iron, gold, and copper.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛtəɫz
British English
mˈɛtəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEH-tuhlz
UK
MEH-tuhlz
Listen in Context
Gold and silver are valuable metals.
Some metals can rust when they get wet.
We recycle cans made from metals like aluminum.
Most metals are good conductors of electricity, which is why we use them in wires.