How to pronounce arietiform
Say it like er-ee-ET-ih-form. Arietiform has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET).
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- er
- ee
- ET
- ih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arietiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of arietiform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: air-ree-ET-ih-fawm.
What does arietiform mean?
- Having the shape of a ram's head or of the astrological symbol of Aries, ⟨♈︎⟩.“The arietiform marks become broader and more prominent.”
Where does arietiform come from?
From Latin arietis (the genitive singular of ariēs (“a ram”)) + English -form (suffix meaning ‘having the shape or form of’).
Questions about saying arietiform
How do you pronounce arietiform?
Say er-ee-ET-ih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛriˈɛtɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˌɛəriˈɛtɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arietiform?
Arietiform has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET). Broken into parts: er · ee · ET · ih · form.
Is arietiform 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 /ˌɛəriˈɛtɪfɔːm/ (air-ree-ET-ih-fawm).