To pronounce "metaphorical", say MET-aph-or-ic-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MET-aph-or-ic-al
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"metaphorical" has 5 syllables: met-aph-or-ic-al. It rhymes with oracle and rhetorical, if that helps it stick.
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"Metaphorical" has 5 syllables: met · aph · or · ic · al.
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