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How to pronounce allomorphic

Say it like al-uh-MOR-fik. Allomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).

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US American/ˌæləˈmɔrfɪk/al-uh-MOR-fik
UK British/ˌæləˈmɔːfɪk/al-uh-MAW-fik
  • al
  • uh
  • MOR
  • fik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Allomorphic pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  4. fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of allomorphic

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: al-uh-MAW-fik.

What does allomorphic mean?

adjective
  1. Pertaining to allomorphism or to allomorphs.

Where does allomorphic come from?

From allo- + -morph + -ic.

Words that rhyme with allomorphic

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Questions about saying allomorphic

How do you pronounce allomorphic?

Say al-uh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in allomorphic?

Allomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: al · uh · MOR · fik.

Is allomorphic 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 /ˌæləˈmɔːfɪk/ (al-uh-MAW-fik).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).