How to pronounce deformed
Say it like dih-FORMD. Deformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD).
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- dih
- FORMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deformed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of deformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FAWMD.
What does deformed mean?
- Unusual of shape; misshapen.
- simple past and past participle of deform How to pronounce deform
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Questions about saying deformed
How do you pronounce deformed?
Say dih-FORMD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔrmd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deformed?
Deformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD). Broken into parts: dih · FORMD.
Is deformed 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 /dɪˈfɔːmd/ (dih-FAWMD).