How do you pronounce "metre"?

In American English: /ˈmiːtɝ/ (MEET-ur). In British English: /mˈiːtə/ (M-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈmiːtɝ/ (MEET-ur). In Australian English: /mˈiːtə/ (M-eet).

Is "metre" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmiːtɝ/ (MEET-ur), while in British English it's /mˈiːtə/ (M-eet).

How to Pronounce "metre"

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metre

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/ˈmiːtɝ/

MEET-ur

Syllable Breakdown

miːtme·ɝtre

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