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How to pronounce "meet"

meet

Noun
American
/miːt/

Syllable Breakdown

meet

How natives say meet

British
/miːt/

Syllable Breakdown

meet

How natives say meet

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a closed, relaxed jaw.

  • Make a long 'ee' sound, like in 'see'.

  • Finish with a soft 't' sound by pressing your tongue against the back of your upper teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • mit (meet)

  • mate (meet)

  • met (meet)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a closed, relaxed jaw.

  • Make a long 'ee' sound, like in 'see'.

  • Finish with a soft 't' sound by pressing your tongue against the back of your upper teeth.

common mistakes

  • mit (meet)

  • mate (meet)

  • met (meet)

FAQ

How do I make the 'ee' sound?

Keep your lips slightly stretched and say 'ee' like in 'see'.

Why is the 't' sound so soft?

Make the 't' sound by lightly touching the tongue to the back of the upper front teeth.

Is there a vowel in 'meet'?

Yes, the 'ee' sound is a long vowel sound.

Definition

meet

A meeting or gathering of people.

Word Family

met

/mɛt/

verb

Past of 'meet'

Example: I met him yesterday.

meeting

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/

noun

A gathering of people

Example: We had a meeting today.

meets

/miːts/

verb

Third person singular of 'meet'

Example: She meets new people.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Meet vs. met

- long 'ee' sound vs. short 'e' sound.

Meet vs. meeting

- single syllable vs. two syllables.

Meet vs. meets

- singular form is same as base form.

Pro Tips

Practice the long vowel

Focus on elongating the 'ee' sound to avoid confusion with 'met'.

Emphasize the final 't'

Ensure a light, crisp 't' to differentiate from similar words.

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