How to pronounce deform
Say it like duh-FORM. Deform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM).
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- duh
- FORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep 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 deform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FAWM.
What does deform mean?
- Having an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- To change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give (something) an abnormal or unusual shape.
- To alter the shape of (something) by applying a force or stress.
- To change the look of (something), usually thus making it imperfect or unattractive; to give (something) an abnormal or unusual appearance.“a face deformed by bitterness”
Where does deform come from?
From Middle English deforme (“out of shape, deformed”) [and other forms], from Middle French deforme (modern French difforme (“misshapen, deformed”)), or directly from its etymon Latin dēfōrmis (“departing physically from the correct shape,
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Questions about saying deform
How do you pronounce deform?
Say duh-FORM. The American pronunciation is /dəˈfɔrm/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deform?
Deform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM). Broken into parts: duh · FORM.
Is deform 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 /dɪˈfɔːm/ (dih-FAWM).