metropolises

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɛˈtɹɒ.pɒ.lɪs.ɪz/

Noun

metropolises

1. plural of metropolis

Usage notes

Metropolises follows English inflection patterns (the addition of -es to a noun ending in s). Metropoleis follows Ancient Greek inflection patterns (see πόλις). Metropoli incorrectly follows Latin inflection patterns (metropolis is a third declension noun with the nominative plural metropolēs).

Anagrams

• pleometrosis