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How to pronounce amorphic

Say it like uh-MOR-fik. Amorphic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).

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US American/ˌəˈmɔrfɪk/uh-MOR-fik
UK British/ˌəˈmɔːfɪk/uh-MAW-fik
  • uh
  • MOR
  • fik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Amorphic pronunciation, sound by sound

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

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

American vs British pronunciation of amorphic

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

British respelling: uh-MAW-fik.

What does amorphic mean?

adjective
  1. Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous.
  2. Causing a complete loss of gene function.

Where does amorphic come from?

From a- + -morphic.

Words that rhyme with amorphic

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Questions about saying amorphic

How do you pronounce amorphic?

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

How many syllables are in amorphic?

Amorphic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: uh · MOR · fik.

Is amorphic 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 /ˌəˈmɔːfɪk/ (uh-MAW-fik).

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