How to pronounce anamorphosis
Say it like an-uh-MOR-fuh-sis. Anamorphosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- an
- uh
- MOR
- fuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anamorphosis 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anamorphosis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-uh-MAW-fuh-sis.
What does anamorphosis mean?
- A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
- The use of this kind of image distortion.
- A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
Questions about saying anamorphosis
How do you pronounce anamorphosis?
Say an-uh-MOR-fuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈmɔrfəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈmɔːfəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anamorphosis?
Anamorphosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: an · uh · MOR · fuh · sis.
Is anamorphosis 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 /ˌænəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ (an-uh-MAW-fuh-sis).