How to pronounce deformity
Say it like dih-FOR-muh-tee. Deformity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- dih
- FOR
- muh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deformity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deformity
- 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-mih-tee.
What does deformity mean?
- The state of being deformed.“congenital deformity”
- An ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic.“physical deformity”
Where does deformity come from?
Inherited from Middle English deformite, from Middle French deformite, from Latin dēfōrmitās (“deformity, ugliness”), from dēfōrmis (“deformed, ugly”) + -itās, from dē + fōrma (“shape, form”).
Words that rhyme with deformity
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Questions about saying deformity
How do you pronounce deformity?
Say dih-FOR-muh-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔrməti/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deformity?
Deformity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: dih · FOR · muh · tee.
Is deformity 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 /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/ (dih-FAW-mih-tee).