How to pronounce claviform
Say it like KLAV-ih-form. Claviform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV).
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- KLAV
- ih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claviform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of claviform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAV-ih-fawm.
What does claviform mean?
- Larger at the tip than at the base; club-shaped.
- An image or symbol which is club-shaped, that is, larger at the tip than at the base.
- Shaped like a nail (“a metallic spike-shaped fastener”).
Where does claviform come from?
The noun is probably derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying claviform
How do you pronounce claviform?
Say KLAV-ih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈklævɪˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈklævɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claviform?
Claviform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV). Broken into parts: KLAV · ih · form.
Is claviform 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 /ˈklævɪfɔːm/ (KLAV-ih-fawm).