How to pronounce conform
Say it like kun-FORM. Conform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM).
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- kun
- FORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of conform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FAWM.
What does conform mean?
- be similar, be in line with
- adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions“We must adjust to the bad economic situation”
Where does conform come from?
From Middle English conformen, borrowed from Middle French and Anglo-Norman conformer, from Latin conformāre (“to mold, to shape after”).
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Words that rhyme with conform
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Questions about saying conform
How do you pronounce conform?
Say kun-FORM. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɔrm/. In British English it is /kənˈfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conform?
Conform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM). Broken into parts: kun · FORM.
Is conform 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 /kənˈfɔːm/ (kun-FAWM).