How to pronounce metamorphic
Say it like met-uh-MOR-fik. Metamorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- met
- uh
- MOR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metamorphic 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.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metamorphic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-MAW-fik.
What does metamorphic mean?
- Characterised by or exhibiting a change in form or character.
- Pertaining to metamorphism; having been structurally altered as a result of, or resulting from, exposure to intense heat and/or pressure (at the contact zone between colliding plates, for example).
- Pertaining to metamorphosis.
- A rock that has been changed from its original form by subjection to heat and/or pressure.
Where does metamorphic come from?
From metamorphosis + -ic.
Words that rhyme with metamorphic
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Questions about saying metamorphic
How do you pronounce metamorphic?
Say met-uh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metamorphic?
Metamorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: met · uh · MOR · fik.
Is metamorphic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfɪk/ (met-uh-MAW-fik).