How to Pronounce "meter"
word
/ˈmitɝ/
MEE-dur
/mˈiːtɐ/
MEE-tuh
Definition
A meter is a unit of length equal to 100 centimeters. It can also mean a device that measures something, such as electricity, water, time, or parking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmitɝ/
British English
/mˈiːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-dur
UK
MEE-tuh
Listen in Context
The table is one meter long.
The electric meter is in the basement.
I put coins in the parking meter.
Can you check the meter and see how much water we used?