How many syllables in "metaphoric"?

"metaphoric" has 4 lettergrepen (me - ta - pho - ric).

How to divide "metaphoric"?

"metaphoric" divides into 4 parts: me · ta · pho · ric.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (me... ta... pho... ric) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"metaphoric": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·ta·pho·ric

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ME-ta-pho-ric(me · ta · pho · ric)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "metaphoric" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenme·ta·pho·ric

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presence will be quite important. And also as a metaphoric presence to talk about what your neighbors might really be like in their hearts-- your neighbors might really be like in their hearts--

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How many syllables in "metaphoric"?: "metaphoric" has 4 lettergrepen (me - ta - pho - ric).
How to divide "metaphoric"?: "metaphoric" divides into 4 parts: me · ta · pho · ric.
Where is the stress in "metaphoric"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "metaphoric"?: Say each syllable slowly (me... ta... pho... ric) and listen on SayItVid.