mete

How to Split "mete" into Syllables

The word mete is divided into 2 syllables: me·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• me — 1st syllable
• te — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of mete:

• IPA: /miːt/

📖 Definitions

1. mete (third-person singular simple present metes, present participle meting, simple past and past participle meted)
2. 1870s Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Soothsay, lines 80-83

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English meten, from Old English metan (“to measure, mete out, mark off, compare, estimate; pass over, traverse”), from Proto-West Germanic *metan, from Proto-Germanic *metaną (“to measure”), from Proto-Indo-European *med- (“to measure, consider”). Cognate with Scots mete (“to measure”), Saterland Frisian meete (“to measure”), West Frisian mjitte (“to measure”), Dutch meten (“to measure”), German messen (“to measure”), Swedish mäta (“to measure”),...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down mete into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare mete with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
mete	2	me·te
manumit	3	ma-nu-mit
Monty	2	mon-ty
matey	2	ma-tey
moment	2	mo-ment

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to mete:

met, meta, metal, meter, metes, meths, metro, meteor.