PHP metaphone() Function Usage and Example

PHP String Function Manual

The metaphone() function is used to calculate the metaphone key of a string.

Syntax

string metaphone ( string $str[, int $phonemes = 0 ] )

Definition and Usage

Used to calculate the metaphone key of a string

Return Value

Returns the metaphone key as a string, or FALSE on failure.

Parameter

Online Example

Try the following example, calculate "w3Calculate the metaphone key for "w

<?php
　　　//Calculate "oldtoolbag.com"'s metaphone key and output
　　　echo metaphone("oldtoolbag.com");
?>

Output Result

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