How to pronounce infundibuliform
Say it like in-fun-DIB-yuh-lih-form. Infundibuliform has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIB).
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- in
- fun
- DIB
- yuh
- lih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infundibuliform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- DIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 infundibuliform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-fun-DIB-yuu-lih-fawm.
What does infundibuliform mean?
- having the shape of a funnel or cone.
Where does infundibuliform come from?
From Latin īnfundibulum (“funnel”) + -form.
Questions about saying infundibuliform
How do you pronounce infundibuliform?
Say in-fun-DIB-yuh-lih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfʌnˈdɪbjəlɪˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfʌnˈdɪbjʊlɪˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infundibuliform?
Infundibuliform has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIB). Broken into parts: in · fun · DIB · yuh · lih · form.
Is infundibuliform 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 /ˌɪnfʌnˈdɪbjʊlɪˌfɔːm/ (in-fun-DIB-yuu-lih-fawm).