How many syllables in "metaphysical"?

"metaphysical" has 5 lettergrepen (met - a - phys - i - cal).

How to divide "metaphysical"?

"metaphysical" divides into 5 parts: met · a · phys · i · cal.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"metaphysical": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:met·a·phys·i·cal

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met-a-PHYS-i-cal(met · a · phys · i · cal)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "metaphysical" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl⁄

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IPAˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl

Lettergrepenmet·a·phys·i·cal

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How many syllables in "metaphysical"?: "metaphysical" has 5 lettergrepen (met - a - phys - i - cal).
How to divide "metaphysical"?: "metaphysical" divides into 5 parts: met · a · phys · i · cal.
Where is the stress in "metaphysical"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "metaphysical"?: Say each syllable slowly (met... a... phys... i... cal) and listen on SayItVid.