How to pronounce lotiform
Say it like LOH-tih-form. Lotiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- tih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lotiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lotiform
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOH-tih-fawm.
What does lotiform mean?
- Having the form of, or decorated with, lotus flowers
Where does lotiform come from?
From lotus + -iform.
Questions about saying lotiform
How do you pronounce lotiform?
Say LOH-tih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊtɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈləʊtɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lotiform?
Lotiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · tih · form.
Is lotiform 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 /ˈləʊtɪfɔːm/ (LOH-tih-fawm).