How to pronounce deformation
Say it like dee-for-MAY-shun. Deformation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- dee
- for
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deformation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deformation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: def-uh-MAY-shun.
What does deformation mean?
- Physically so.“plastic deformation versus elastic deformation”
- A transformation.
Where does deformation come from?
From Old French deformation, see deform.
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Words that rhyme with deformation
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Questions about saying deformation
How do you pronounce deformation?
Say dee-for-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdifɔrˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deformation?
Deformation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: dee · for · MAY · shun.
Is deformation 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 /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ (def-uh-MAY-shun).