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Words with Prefix “metro--” in English (GB)

Browse English (GB) words starting with the prefix “metro--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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metro-- From Greek *metra* (μήτρα) meaning 'uterus', relating to measurement or the womb.

metrolymphangitis
6 syllables17 letters
me·tro·lym·phan·gi·tis
/ˌmɛtrəʊˌlɪmfænˈdʒaɪtɪs/
noun

Metrolymphangitis is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('gi'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, with consideration for consonant clusters and diphthongs. The word is morphologically complex, combining Greek roots and suffixes to denote inflammation of the uterine lymphatic vessels.

metroperitonitis
7 syllables16 letters
me·tro·pe·ri·to·ni·tis
/ˌmɛtrəʊˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs/
noun

Metroperitonitis is a complex noun of Greek origin, meaning uterine inflammation. It's divided into seven syllables: me-tro-pe-ri-to-ni-tis, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('pe'). The word follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel sounds and onset-rime structure.

metropolitanized
6 syllables16 letters
me·tro·po·li·tan·ized
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtənʌɪzd/
verb

The word 'metropolitanized' is divided into six syllables: me-tro-po-li-tan-ized. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tan'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'metro-', root 'politan', and suffix '-ized'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel sequences.

metropolitanship
6 syllables16 letters
me·tro·po·li·tan·ship
/ˌmɛtrəpɒlɪˈtænʃɪp/
noun

The word 'metropolitanship' is divided into six syllables: me-tro-po-li-tan-ship. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). It's a noun formed from Greek and Latin roots with the English suffix '-ship', denoting a state or quality related to a metropolis. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.

metropolitically
7 syllables16 letters
me·tro·po·lit·i·cal·ly
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtɪkli/
adverb

The word 'metropolitically' is divided into seven syllables: me-tro-po-lit-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lit'). It's formed from the Greek prefix 'metro-', root 'pol-', and suffixes '-itical' and '-ly'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'in a manner relating to a metropolis'.

metrosalpingitis
6 syllables16 letters
me·tro·sal·pin·gi·tis
/ˌmɛtrəʊsælˈpɪŋdʒaɪtɪs/
noun

Metrosalpingitis is a six-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, meaning inflammation of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters. The 'g' in 'salping-' is softened to /dʒ/.