How to pronounce fundiform
Say it like FUHN-dih-form. Fundiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- dih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fundiform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUHN-dih-fawm.
What does fundiform mean?
- Resembling or arranged in the form of a sling; specifically designating the lower part of the inferior constrictor muscle of the pharynx (cricopharyngeal muscle), and the fibers of this part of the muscle.
Where does fundiform come from?
Borrowed from New Latin fundifōrmis (“shaped like a sling”), from funda (“a sling”) + -i- + -formis (“-form”).
Questions about saying fundiform
How do you pronounce fundiform?
Say FUHN-dih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌndɪˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈfʌndɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundiform?
Fundiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · dih · form.
Is fundiform 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 /ˈfʌndɪfɔːm/ (FUHN-dih-fawm).