How to pronounce conformal
Say it like kun-FOR-mul. Conformal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- kun
- FOR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conformal 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conformal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FAW-mul.
What does conformal mean?
- That conforms, especially to the shape of something.
- That preserves angles between intersecting curves.
- That preserves relative angles over small scales, at all but a limited number of distinct points.“On conformal map projections, the scale depends on location only and not direction.”
Where does conformal come from?
From conform + -al.
Words that rhyme with conformal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conformal.
Questions about saying conformal
How do you pronounce conformal?
Say kun-FOR-mul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɔrməl/. In British English it is /kənˈfɔːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conformal?
Conformal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: kun · FOR · mul.
Is conformal 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 /kənˈfɔːməl/ (kun-FAW-mul).