How to pronounce metamorphose
Say it like met-uh-MOR-fohz. Metamorphose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- met
- uh
- MOR
- fohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metamorphose 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.
- fohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of metamorphose
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- 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-fohz.
What does metamorphose mean?
- Of a moth or insect, to undergo metamorphosis.
- To undergo some transformation.
- To transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance.
Where does metamorphose come from?
From French métamorphoser, from Old French metamorphose, from Latin metamorphōsis; see metamorphosis.
Questions about saying metamorphose
How do you pronounce metamorphose?
Say met-uh-MOR-fohz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrˌfoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːˌfəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metamorphose?
Metamorphose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: met · uh · MOR · fohz.
Is metamorphose 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 /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːˌfəʊz/ (met-uh-MAW-fohz).