The spelling of the word "Metewand" refers to an archaic term for a measuring stick. The word is pronounced /ˈmɛtəwænd/ with the stress on the first syllable. In IPA phonetic transcription, the first syllable is pronounced as /ˈmɛtə/, and the second syllable is pronounced as /wænd/. The spelling of "Metewand" is a combination of two words: "mete," meaning to measure or judge, and "wand," meaning a long, slender stick. This archaic term is seldom used in modern English, but it is still known to many people, particularly in England.