metrical

/ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/

//ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩// adj

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"metrical" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“metrical” is uncommon English (frequency #57,557 among 36,575 “M” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#57,557
frequency rank, English
36,575
“M” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Relating to poetic meter.

Key facts for metrical
PropertyValue
Headwordmetrical
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/
Letters8
Frequency rank#57,557
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “metrical” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). metrical lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

metrical is uncommon English at frequency #57,557 among 36,575 “M” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for metrical, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From New Latin metricus + -al. For sense 4: Compare Russian метри́ческий (metríčeskij). The correct English form is metrical, spelled M-E-T-R-I-C-A-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Relating to poetic meter.
  2. 2
    Having a regular rhythm.
  3. 3
    Of or pertaining to measurement.
  4. 4
    Relating to birth certificates.

Etymology

From New Latin metricus + -al. For sense 4: Compare Russian метри́ческий (metríčeskij).

This word in other languages

métrique(Français)metrisch(Deutsch)métrico(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "metrical"?
"metrical" is spelled M-E-T-R-I-C-A-L. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/.
What does "metrical" mean?
As an adjective, "metrical" means: Relating to poetic meter.
How do you pronounce "metrical"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "metrical" is /ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "metrical"?
From New Latin metricus + -al. For sense 4: Compare Russian метри́ческий (metríčeskij). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “metrical”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is M-E-T-R-I-C-A-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list