How to pronounce foraminous
Say it like for-AM-ih-nus. Foraminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM).
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US American/fɔˈræmɪnəs/for-AM-ih-nus
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- for
- AM
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foraminous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does foraminous mean?
adjective
- Covered with holes or foramina.
Questions about saying foraminous
How do you pronounce foraminous?
Say for-AM-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /fɔˈræmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foraminous?
Foraminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM). Broken into parts: for · AM · ih · nus.