How do you pronounce "metaphysical"?

In American English: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ (meht-uh-FIZ-ik-uhl). In British English: /mˌɛtəfˈɪzɪkəl/ (m-eht-UHF-iz-ik). In Canadian English: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ (meht-uh-FIZ-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /mˌɛtəfˈɪzɪkəl/ (m-eht-UHF-iz-ik).

Is "metaphysical" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ (meht-uh-FIZ-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /mˌɛtəfˈɪzɪkəl/ (m-eht-UHF-iz-ik).

How to Pronounce "metaphysical"

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metaphysical

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/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

meht-uh-FIZ-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

mɛtme·əta·fɪzphys·ɪki·əlcal

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