How to Pronounce Metaphorically

To pronounce "metaphorically", say MET-aph-or-ic-ally — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

MET-aph-or-ic-ally

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💡 Tip for remembering “metaphorically”

"metaphorically" has 5 syllables: met-aph-or-ic-ally. It rhymes with categorically and historically, if that helps it stick.

What does metaphorically mean?

adverb

  1. (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

    “He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.”

  2. Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

    “Metaphorically, he was crushed.”

Antonyms

literally

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Words that rhyme with metaphorically

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categoricallyhistoricallyrhetorically

Related words

figurativelysymbolicallyvirtuallymetaphrasticallynonliterallymetaphysicallyunmetaphoricallyunfiguratively

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How many syllables are in "metaphorically"?▾

"Metaphorically" has 5 syllables: met · aph · or · ic · ally.

What does "metaphorically" mean?▾

Metaphorically: (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

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