How to pronounce adapiform
Say it like uh-DAP-ih-form. Adapiform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
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- uh
- DAP
- ih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adapiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of adapiform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAP-ih-fawm.
What does adapiform mean?
- Any of a group of extinct primate of the infraorder Adapiformes.
Where does adapiform come from?
Derived from taxonomic name Adapiformes.
Questions about saying adapiform
How do you pronounce adapiform?
Say uh-DAP-ih-form. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæpɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /əˈdæpɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adapiform?
Adapiform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · ih · form.
Is adapiform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdæpɪfɔːm/ (uh-DAP-ih-fawm).