How to pronounce isomorphism
Say it like eye-suh-MOR-fih-zum. Isomorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- eye
- suh
- MOR
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isomorphism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of isomorphism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eye-suh-MAW-fih-zum.
What does isomorphism mean?
- Similarity of form
- the similarity in form of organisms, which may be due to convergent evolution or shared genetic background, e.g. an algae species in which the haploid and diploid life stages are indistinguishable based on morphology.
- the similarity in the crystal structures of similar chemical compounds.
Where does isomorphism come from?
From iso- + -morphism.
Words that rhyme with isomorphism
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Questions about saying isomorphism
How do you pronounce isomorphism?
Say eye-suh-MOR-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪsəˈmɔrfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌaɪsəˈmɔːfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isomorphism?
Isomorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: eye · suh · MOR · fih · zum.
Is isomorphism 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 /ˌaɪsəˈmɔːfɪzəm/ (eye-suh-MAW-fih-zum).