How to pronounce difform
Say it like dih-FORM. Difform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM).
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- dih
- FORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Difform 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.
- FORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of difform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FAWM.
What does difform mean?
- irregular in form; not uniform; anomalous or dissimilar“difform corolla, the parts of which do not correspond in size or proportion”
Where does difform come from?
From Old French difforme, from Latin dif- = dis- + forma (“form”).
Words that rhyme with difform
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Questions about saying difform
How do you pronounce difform?
Say dih-FORM. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔrm/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in difform?
Difform has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORM). Broken into parts: dih · FORM.
Is difform 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).