How to pronounce emboliform
Say it like em-BOL-uh-form. Emboliform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL).
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- em
- BOL
- uh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emboliform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of emboliform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: em-BOL-ih-fawm.
What does emboliform mean?
- Plug-shaped.
Questions about saying emboliform
How do you pronounce emboliform?
Say em-BOL-uh-form. The American pronunciation is /ɛmˈbɑləˌfoʊrm/. In British English it is /ɛmˈbɒlɪˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emboliform?
Emboliform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL). Broken into parts: em · BOL · uh · form.
Is emboliform 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 /ɛmˈbɒlɪˌfɔːm/ (em-BOL-ih-fawm).