How to pronounce dimorphism
Say it like dy-MOR-fih-zum. Dimorphism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- dy
- MOR
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimorphism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dimorphism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-MAW-fih-zum.
What does dimorphism mean?
- The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part.
- The occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.
- A property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.
Where does dimorphism come from?
From di- + -morphism.
Words that rhyme with dimorphism
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Questions about saying dimorphism
How do you pronounce dimorphism?
Say dy-MOR-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈmɔrfɪzəm/. In British English it is /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimorphism?
Dimorphism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: dy · MOR · fih · zum.
Is dimorphism 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 /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ (dy-MAW-fih-zum).