How to pronounce harengiform
Say it like huh-REN-jih-form. Harengiform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN).
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- huh
- REN
- jih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harengiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- jihKeep 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 harengiform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: huh-REN-jih-fawm.
What does harengiform mean?
- herring-shaped
Questions about saying harengiform
How do you pronounce harengiform?
Say huh-REN-jih-form. The American pronunciation is /həˈrɛndʒɪˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /həˈrɛndʒɪˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harengiform?
Harengiform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN). Broken into parts: huh · REN · jih · form.
Is harengiform 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 /həˈrɛndʒɪˌfɔːm/ (huh-REN-jih-fawm).