How to pronounce amorphous
Say it like uh-MOR-fus. Amorphous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- uh
- MOR
- fus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amorphous 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.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amorphous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-MAW-fus.
What does amorphous mean?
- Lacking a definite form or clear shape.“amorphous blob”
- Being without definite character or nature.
- Lacking organization or unity.
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Questions about saying amorphous
How do you pronounce amorphous?
Say uh-MOR-fus. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɔrfəs/. In British English it is /əˈmɔːfəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amorphous?
Amorphous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: uh · MOR · fus.
Is amorphous 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 /əˈmɔːfəs/ (uh-MAW-fus).