How to pronounce metaphasis
Say it like muh-TAF-uh-sis. Metaphasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAF).
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US American/məˈtæfəsɪs/muh-TAF-uh-sis
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- muh
- TAF
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metaphasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does metaphasis mean?
noun
- The accidental transposition of part of the sounds of two words in a phrase; the production of spoonerisms.
- Alternative form of metaphase.
- Alternative form of metaphysis.
Questions about saying metaphasis
How do you pronounce metaphasis?
Say muh-TAF-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /məˈtæfəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metaphasis?
Metaphasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAF). Broken into parts: muh · TAF · uh · sis.