How to pronounce falciform
Say it like FAL-sih-form. Falciform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
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- FAL
- sih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falciform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of falciform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAL-sih-fawm.
What does falciform mean?
- Sickle-shaped.
Where does falciform come from?
From Latin falx (“sickle”, stem falc-) + English -iform (“-shaped”).
Questions about saying falciform
How do you pronounce falciform?
Say FAL-sih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælsɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈfælsɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falciform?
Falciform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · sih · form.
Is falciform 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 /ˈfælsɪfɔːm/ (FAL-sih-fawm).