How to pronounce anamorphic
Say it like an-uh-MOR-fik. Anamorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- an
- uh
- MOR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anamorphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anamorphic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-uh-MAW-fik.
What does anamorphic mean?
- Producing various optically distorted images.“an anamorphic lens”
- Of or relating to the anamorph, an asexual stage in the development of certain fungi.
Where does anamorphic come from?
From anamorph + -ic.
Words that rhyme with anamorphic
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Questions about saying anamorphic
How do you pronounce anamorphic?
Say an-uh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anamorphic?
Anamorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: an · uh · MOR · fik.
Is anamorphic 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 /ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk/ (an-uh-MAW-fik).