How to pronounce metaphysics
Say it like met-uh-FIZ-iks. Metaphysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ).
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- met
- uh
- FIZ
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metaphysics 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.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metaphysics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-FIZ-iks.
What does metaphysics mean?
- The branch of philosophy which studies fundamental principles intended to describe or explain all that is, and which are not themselves explained by anything more fundamental; the study of first principles; the study of being insofar as it is being (Latin: ens in quantum ens).“Philosophers sometimes say that metaphysics is the study of the ultimate nature of the universe.”
- The view or theory of a particular philosopher or school of thinkers concerning the first principles which describe or explain all that is.“The metaphysics of Thomas Aquinas holds that all real beings have both essence and existence.”
- The metalogic of physics; the logical framework of physics.
- plural of metaphysic
Where does metaphysics come from?
1560s; plural of metaphysic, from Middle English methaphesik, methaphisik, methaphisique, metaphesyk, methafisik, metaphesyk, methephysyk, from Old French metafisique, methaphisique and Medieval Latin metaphysica, methephisica, from Byzanti
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Questions about saying metaphysics
How do you pronounce metaphysics?
Say met-uh-FIZ-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metaphysics?
Metaphysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ). Broken into parts: met · uh · FIZ · iks.
Is metaphysics 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 /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ (met-uh-FIZ-iks).