How to Pronounce Metamorphosis

To pronounce "metamorphosis", say MET-am-orph-os-is — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “metamorphosis”

"metamorphosis" has 5 syllables: met-am-orph-os-is. It rhymes with metamorphasis, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: metamorphasis — easy to mix up when writing.

What does metamorphosis mean?

noun

  1. A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
  2. A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.

Words that rhyme with metamorphosis

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metamorphasis

Related words

metabolismtransformationmetamorphicchangemakeoverrestructuringemergencetransmutation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metamorphosis"?▾

"Metamorphosis" has 5 syllables: met · am · orph · os · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "metamorphosis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "metamorphosis" is /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/.

What does "metamorphosis" mean?▾

Metamorphosis: A transformation, such as one performed by magic.

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