How to Pronounce "metre"
word
ˈmitɝ
MEE-ter
mˈiːtɐ
MEE-tuh
Definition
The basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or about 39.37 inches.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmitɝ
British English
mˈiːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-ter
UK
MEE-tuh
Listen in Context
The table is two metres long.
A metre is 100 centimeters.
She can jump over one metre high.
Could you move the sofa about half a metre to the left?