The metaphone Function

The metaphone function returns the metaphone of a string - a phonetic key that allows comparing words by their sound. The first parameter is the string to process, and the second (optional) one is the maximum length of the returned metaphone.

Syntax

metaphone(string, [phonemes]);

Example

Let's calculate the metaphone for the word "programming":

<?php
	echo metaphone('programming');
?>

Code execution result:

'PRKRMNK'

Example

Let's compare metaphones for words that sound similar:

<?php
	$res1 = metaphone('write');
	$res2 = metaphone('right');
	var_dump($res1 === $res2);
?>

Code execution result:

true

Example

Let's limit the metaphone length to 4 characters:

<?php
	echo metaphone('international', 4);
?>

Code execution result:

'ANTR'

The metaphone Function

Syntax

Example

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