How to Pronounce "meta"
word
ˈmitə
MEE-tuh
ˈmɛtə
MEH-tuh
Definition
Used to describe something that refers to itself, or is about its own category, such as a joke about jokes or a story within a story. Also used in internet slang to mean highly self-aware or reflective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmitə
British English
ˈmɛtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-tuh
UK
MEH-tuh
Listen in Context
That movie was so meta. It had jokes about making movies.
She told a meta joke about comedians.
His novel is a meta story about writing novels.
This show is getting really meta—the characters started talking to the audience.