How to Pronounce Metaphoric

To pronounce "metaphoric", say MET-aph-or-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

MET-aph-or-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “metaphoric”

"metaphoric" has 4 syllables: met-aph-or-ic.

What does metaphoric mean?

adjective

  1. Like a metaphor.

Synonyms

metaphorical

Related words

figurativenonliteralmetaphonicaltralatitiousmetonymicalmetonymoussemioticalmetaphrastic

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How many syllables are in "metaphoric"?▾

"Metaphoric" has 4 syllables: met · aph · or · ic.

What does "metaphoric" mean?▾

Metaphoric: Like a metaphor.

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