How to Pronounce "metropole"
word
ˈmɛtɹəpəʊl
MET-ruh-pohl
ˈmɛtɹəpəʊl
MET-ruh-pohl
Definition
A metropole is a very large and important city, often the main or most influential city in a country or region.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛtɹəpəʊl
British English
ˈmɛtɹəpəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MET-ruh-pohl
UK
MET-ruh-pohl
Listen in Context
London is a famous metropole in Europe.
A metropole has many cultures and people.
Tokyo is the biggest metropole in Japan.
After living in a small town, moving to a metropole can feel overwhelming.