How to Pronounce "metaphorically"
word
ˌmɛtəˈfɔɹɪkɫi
meh-tuh-FOR-ik-lee
mˌɛtəfˈɒɹɪkli
meh-tuh-FOR-ik-lee
Definition
In a way that uses a metaphor, or when you are speaking about something symbolically rather than literally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛtəˈfɔɹɪkɫi
British English
mˌɛtəfˈɒɹɪkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meh-tuh-FOR-ik-lee
UK
meh-tuh-FOR-ik-lee
Listen in Context
She spoke metaphorically about her struggles as climbing a mountain.
When I say my head exploded, I mean it metaphorically.
He described his busy day metaphorically as 'running a marathon'.
Metaphorically speaking, you need to plant seeds today if you want to harvest results later.