How to pronounce mesomorph
Say it like MEZ-oh-morf. Mesomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ).
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- MEZ
- oh
- morf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesomorph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- morfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of mesomorph
- 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: MES-oh-mawf.
What does mesomorph mean?
- A person with pronounced muscular development and low body fat.
- A theoretical body type in which a person naturally has lower body fat and greater ability to achieve muscular development than average.
Where does mesomorph come from?
Derived from mesoderm + -morph by William Herbert Sheldon.
Questions about saying mesomorph
How do you pronounce mesomorph?
Say MEZ-oh-morf. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛzoʊmɔrf/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsəʊmɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesomorph?
Mesomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ). Broken into parts: MEZ · oh · morf.
Is mesomorph 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 /ˈmɛsəʊmɔːf/ (MES-oh-mawf).