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How to pronounce mesomorphic

Say it like mez-uh-MOR-fik. Mesomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).

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US American/ˌmɛzəˈmɔrfɪk/mez-uh-MOR-fik
UK British/ˌmɛzəˈmɔːfɪk/mez-uh-MAW-fik
  • mez
  • uh
  • MOR
  • fik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mesomorphic pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. mezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  4. fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of mesomorphic

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: mez-uh-MAW-fik.

What does mesomorphic mean?

adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a mesomorph.
adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to phases of matter intermediate between solid and liquid; of or pertaining to liquid crystals.

Where does mesomorphic come from?

From mesomorph + -ic.

Words that rhyme with mesomorphic

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Questions about saying mesomorphic

How do you pronounce mesomorphic?

Say mez-uh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛzəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛzəˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mesomorphic?

Mesomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: mez · uh · MOR · fik.

Is mesomorphic 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 /ˌmɛzəˈmɔːfɪk/ (mez-uh-MAW-fik).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).