metaphorical

/ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkəl/

Syllables me·ta·phor·i·cal

Stress me-ta-PHOR-i-cal

Phonics Breakdown

me

/me/

short e

ta

/tə/

schwa

phor

/fɒr/

ph sounds f

i

/ɪ/

short i

cal

/kəl/

syllabic le

Meaning

using or relating to metaphors; symbolic rather than literal

Sound Reference

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meta=/ˈmetə/(metal 去掉 l) + phor=/fɔːr/(for) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + cal=/kəl/(musical)

Example

The poem uses metaphorical language to express deep emotions.