How to pronounce deformities
Say it like dih-FOR-muh-teez. Deformities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- dih
- FOR
- muh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deformities 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deformities
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-FAW-muh-teez.
What does deformities mean?
- plural of deformity How to pronounce deformity
Questions about saying deformities
How do you pronounce deformities?
Say dih-FOR-muh-teez. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔrmətiz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːmətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deformities?
Deformities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: dih · FOR · muh · teez.
Is deformities 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 /dɪˈfɔːmətiz/ (dih-FAW-muh-teez).