How to pronounce feliform
Say it like FEE-lih-form. Feliform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- lih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feliform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lihKeep 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 feliform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-lih-fawm.
What does feliform mean?
- Resembling a cat; applied to member of the Feliformia, a suborder within the order Carnivora consisting of cat-like carnivorans, including cats (large and small), hyenas, mongooses, civets, etc.
- Any carnivore of the suborder Feliformia, which are regarded as cat-like.
Where does feliform come from?
From Latin feles, felis (“cat”) + -form.
Questions about saying feliform
How do you pronounce feliform?
Say FEE-lih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈfilɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈfiːlɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feliform?
Feliform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · lih · form.
Is feliform 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 /ˈfiːlɪfɔːm/ (FEE-lih-fawm).