How to pronounce "metė" in English
mɛt
MET
Primary stress: MET
Hear native speakers say metė in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “metė”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MET
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "metė" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "metė" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "metė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "metė" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "metė is" sounds like "metė-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "metė" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Vienuolė metė mano sesę it skudurinę lėlę per balkoną ant žemutinio aukšto grindų.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Ji palaukė kol dėžutė bus tusčia ir metė ją į mane ir pradėjo juoktis.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “metė”
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Vienuolė metė mano sesę it skudurinę lėlę per balkoną ant žemutinio aukšto grindų.
Hear it in context: “metė”
18 clipsThe English word “metė” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as mɛt (phonetic respelling: MET). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (MET), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “metė” functions as a verb, noun. SayItVid indexes 18 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “metė” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @1:52
“Tai kas nutiko paskui, persekios mane likusį gyvenimą. Vienuolė metė mano sesę it skudurinę lėlę per balkoną ant žemutinio aukšto grindų. Jones pradėjo rėkti, aš negalėjau pajudėti.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @7:42
“Ji sukarpė ir mano pirštines. Ir tada ji atidavė šokoladą kitoms mergaitėms. Ji palaukė kol dėžutė bus tusčia ir metė ją į mane ir pradėjo juoktis. Eik į viršų, ji liepė. Aš tuoj ateisiu. ir pradėjo juoktis. Eik į viršų, ji liepė. Aš tuoj ateisiu.”
Definition & Meaning: “metė”
- simple past and past participle of meet
- A Metropolitan line train.
- A player for the New York Mets.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Vienuolė metė mano sesę it skudurinę lėlę per balkoną ant žemutinio aukšto grindų.”
- “Ji palaukė kol dėžutė bus tusčia ir metė ją į mane ir pradėjo juoktis. Eik į viršų, ji liepė. Aš tuoj ateisiu.”
Pronounce: “metė”
- Pronunciation:
- MET
- Syllables:
- MET
- Primary stress:
- MET
- IPA:
- mɛt
- Hear it in context
- metė
Words that Rhyme with “metė”
-ɛtWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"metė" (⁄mɛt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "metė" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about metė
How do you pronounce “metė”?
“metė” is pronounced ⁄mɛt⁄ (MET). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “metė”?
The primary stress in “metė” is on “MET”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “metė” mean?
simple past and past participle of meet
How can I hear “metė” used in real sentences?
This page has 18 real-world video examples of “metė” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “metė”?
Single-syllable words like "metė" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "metė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.