How to pronounce metamorphosis
Say it like met-uh-MOR-fuh-sus. Metamorphosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- met
- uh
- MOR
- fuh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Stress the third syllable: 'met-uh-MOR-fuh-sis'.
Metamorphosis 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metamorphosis
- 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-fuh-sis.
What does metamorphosis mean?
- A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
- A noticeable change in character, appearance, function, or condition.
- A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- development
- transfiguration
- transmutation
- conversion
- metabolism
Questions about saying metamorphosis
How do you pronounce metamorphosis?
Say met-uh-MOR-fuh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsəs/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metamorphosis?
Metamorphosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: met · uh · MOR · fuh · sus.
Is metamorphosis 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 /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ (met-uh-MAW-fuh-sis).