How to pronounce idiomorph
Say it like ID-ee-oh-morf. Idiomorph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- ee
- oh
- morf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiomorph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- morfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of idiomorph
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ID-ee-oh-mawf.
What does idiomorph mean?
- Any idiomorphous mineral.
- A pattern word.
Where does idiomorph come from?
From idio- + -morph.
Questions about saying idiomorph
How do you pronounce idiomorph?
Say ID-ee-oh-morf. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdioʊˌmɔrf/. In British English it is /ˈɪdiəʊˌmɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiomorph?
Idiomorph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · oh · morf.
Is idiomorph 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 /ˈɪdiəʊˌmɔːf/ (ID-ee-oh-mawf).