How to pronounce "metastable" in English
me·ta·sta·ble
Hear native speakers say metastable in context across real video clips
the system decays down to a metastable state. And metastable, in this case, means that there is no permitted transition down to this lower state here. that there is no permitted transition down
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “metastable”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
me
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ta
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
sta
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ble
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "metastable" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“And metastable, in this case, means that there is no permitted transition down to this lower state here.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“metastable brain mind, then it's almost like a sixth sense.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“pressure but the metastable form is the one that the molecules have settled into for a moment there are also forms of ice that have been predicted to exist in”— SciShowWatch clip
“metastable configuration. Here is Here is the”— StanfordWatch clip
“metastable we mean that it's kind of stable for now but it's stable in the way that like if you take like a cup and you balance it at the edge of a table so”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“And because it's metastable, it doesn't actually decay straight away.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “metastable”
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And metastable, in this case, means that there is no permitted transition down to this lower state here.
Hear it in context: “metastable”
142 clipsThe English word “metastable”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (me · ta · sta · ble). Grammatically, “metastable” functions as a adjective, noun. SayItVid indexes 142 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “metastable” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks, SciShow.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @75:58
“the system decays down to a metastable state. And metastable, in this case, means that there is no permitted transition down to this lower state here. that there is no permitted transition down”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @11:57
“is the whole truth of a sixth sense come to pass. If you can embrace the meta the metastable brain mind, then it's almost like a sixth sense. And perhaps maybe that sixth sense can”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #3 · @9:20
“another form of ice would theoretically dominate at that temperature and pressure but the metastable form is the one that the molecules have settled into for a moment there are also forms of ice that have been predicted to exist in for a moment there are also forms of ice that have been predicted to exist in”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #4 · @55:10
“higher entropy configuration, which actually corresponds to some kind of metastable configuration. Here is Here is the solution. Another way you can do it is to imagine”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @47:46
“the higs field could change to another state when we say the universe might be metastable we mean that it's kind of stable for now but it's stable in the way that like if you take like a cup and you balance it at the edge of a table so way that like if you take like a cup and you balance it at the edge of a table so”
Definition & Meaning: “metastable”
- Of or pertaining to a physical or chemical state that is relatively long-lived, but may decay to a lower energy state when slightly perturbed or through a quantum transition.
- A particle, etc. in the metastable state.
Example Sentences (2)
- “And metastable, in this case, means that there is no permitted transition down to this lower state here.”
- “metastable brain mind, then it's almost like a sixth sense. And perhaps maybe”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “metastable”
- Syllables:
- me · ta · sta · ble
- Hear it in context
- metastable
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"metastable" 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, "metastable" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about metastable
How many syllables are in “metastable”?
“metastable” has 4 syllables: me · ta · sta · ble.
What does “metastable” mean?
Of or pertaining to a physical or chemical state that is relatively long-lived, but may decay to a lower energy state when slightly perturbed or through a quantum transition.
How can I hear “metastable” used in real sentences?
This page has 142 real-world video examples of “metastable” 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 “metastable”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].