How to Pronounce Metaphors

To pronounce "metaphors", say MET-aph-ors — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

MET-aph-ors

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💡 Tip for remembering “metaphors”

"metaphors" has 3 syllables: met-aph-ors.

What does metaphors mean?

noun

  1. The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.
  2. The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks.

    “desktop metaphor; wastebasket metaphor”

verb

  1. To use a metaphor.
  2. To describe by means of a metaphor.

Related words

allegoriesimagesanalogiescomparisonssymbolstropesfiguresimagery

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How many syllables are in "metaphors"?▾

"Metaphors" has 3 syllables: met · aph · ors.

What does "metaphors" mean?▾

Metaphors: The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile); the word or phrase used in this way; an implied comparison.

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