How to pronounce coliforms
Say it like KOH-luh-formz. Coliforms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- luh
- formz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coliforms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of coliforms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-luh-fawmz.
Other ways to say coliforms
Coliforms also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAW-luh-formz /ˈkɔləˌfɔrmz/
What does coliforms mean?
- plural of coliform How to pronounce coliform
Questions about saying coliforms
How do you pronounce coliforms?
Say KOH-luh-formz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊləˌfɔrmz/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊləˌfɔːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coliforms?
Coliforms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · luh · formz.
Is coliforms 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 /ˈkəʊləˌfɔːmz/ (KOH-luh-fawmz).