How to Pronounce "metaphoric"
word
ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪk
meh-tuh-FOR-ik
mˌɛtəfˈɒɹɪk
meh-tuh-FOR-ik
Definition
Describes something that is a metaphor or uses metaphors; not meant to be taken literally but as a comparison or symbolic meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪk
British English
mˌɛtəfˈɒɹɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meh-tuh-FOR-ik
UK
meh-tuh-FOR-ik
Listen in Context
The poem uses metaphoric language to describe love.
His explanation was very metaphoric, not direct.
Stories can be metaphoric and teach life lessons.
Many songs have deeply metaphoric lyrics about growing up.