How to pronounce extrametaphysical
Say it like ek-struh-met-uh-FIZ-ih-kul. Extrametaphysical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FIZ).
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- ek
- struh
- met
- uh
- FIZ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrametaphysical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extrametaphysical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-struh-met-uh-FIZ-ih-kul.
What does extrametaphysical mean?
- Outside of metaphysics.
Where does extrametaphysical come from?
From extra- + metaphysical.
Questions about saying extrametaphysical
How do you pronounce extrametaphysical?
Say ek-struh-met-uh-FIZ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrametaphysical?
Extrametaphysical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FIZ). Broken into parts: ek · struh · met · uh · FIZ · ih · kul.
Is extrametaphysical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛkstrəˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ (ek-struh-met-uh-FIZ-ih-kul).