Pronunciation of 'メートル'
The word 'メートル' is a Japanese term that means 'meter,' a unit of length in the metric system. Below are its pronunciations and meanings in English and Japanese.
Word Origin
The word 'メートル' originates from French 'mètre,' which was adopted into Japanese.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
Pronounced as 'MAY-ter,' with stress on the first syllable. 'May' as in 'may,' and 'ter' as in 'ter.'
日本語
長さの単位で、メートル法において100センチメートルに相当します。
「メートル」は「めーとる」と発音します。「めー」は伸ばして発音し、「とる」はそれぞれはっきり発音します。