How many syllables in metropolis?

Syllables in metropolis

4

me·trop·o·lis

Metropolis has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say metropolis

Pronunciation/məˈtɹɑpələs/
4 syllables, me-TROP-o-lis · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say metropolis slowly and listen for each vowel sound: me, trop, o, lis. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with metropolis

See all rhymes for metropolis →

Questions

How many syllables are in metropolis?
Metropolis has four syllables.
How do you divide metropolis into syllables?
Metropolis divides as me-trop-o-lis.
Which syllable is stressed in metropolis?
The second syllable (me-TROP-o-lis).

More tools