How to Pronounce "metamorphosis"
word
ˌmɛtəˈmɔɹfəsəs
meh-tuh-MOR-fuh-sis
mˌɛtəmˈɔːfəsˌɪs
met-uh-MAW-fuh-sis
Definition
A complete or dramatic change in form, structure, or character; often used for the transformation an insect or animal goes through, or a major change in a person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛtəˈmɔɹfəsəs
British English
mˌɛtəmˈɔːfəsˌɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meh-tuh-MOR-fuh-sis
UK
met-uh-MAW-fuh-sis
Listen in Context
A caterpillar goes through metamorphosis to become a butterfly.
Frogs also experience metamorphosis as they develop from tadpoles.
The story describes the hero’s metamorphosis from coward to leader.
After moving abroad, she went through a real metamorphosis and totally changed her outlook.