Metropolises

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɛˈtɹɒ.pÉ’.lɪs.ɪz/

Noun

plural

1. Plural of metropolis

Usage notes

Metroplises 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).