metaphor
ME-ta-for
metafor
/ˈmɛtəfɔɹ/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “metaphor” is spelled “metafor”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | m | e | t | a | f | aw | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /m/ | /ɛ/ | /t/ | /ə/ | /f/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ |
English writes “metaphor” with
8 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“metafor” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “metaphor”
foryourormorebeforedoorfouranymorewarfloor
“metaphor” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “metaphor”?
“metaphor” is pronounced ME-ta-for — IPA /ˈmɛtəfɔɹ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “metafor”.
How many syllables are in “metaphor”?
“metaphor” has 3 syllables: ME-ta-for (the capitalized syllable is stressed).