How to pronounce metamagic
Say it like met-uh-MAJ-ik. Metamagic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAJ).
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- met
- uh
- MAJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metamagic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metamagic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-MAJ-ik.
What does metamagic mean?
- Modification of the fundamental attributes of magical spells.
Where does metamagic come from?
From meta- + magic.
Words that rhyme with metamagic
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Questions about saying metamagic
How do you pronounce metamagic?
Say met-uh-MAJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈmædʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈmædʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metamagic?
Metamagic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAJ). Broken into parts: met · uh · MAJ · ik.
Is metamagic 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 /ˌmɛtəˈmædʒɪk/ (met-uh-MAJ-ik).