How to pronounce conformer
Say it like KON-fer-mer. Conformer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- fer
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conformer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conformer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-fuh-muh.
What does conformer mean?
- Any of a set of stereoisomers characterized by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.
- A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion
- A person who conforms; a conformist.
- A Conformist.
Where does conformer come from?
Blend of conformational + isomer.
Questions about saying conformer
How do you pronounce conformer?
Say KON-fer-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfɚmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnfəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conformer?
Conformer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · fer · mer.
Is conformer 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 /ˈkɒnfəmə/ (KON-fuh-muh).