How to pronounce morphism
Say it like MOR-fih-zum. Morphism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morphism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 morphism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-fih-zum.
What does morphism mean?
- (formally) An arrow in a category; (less formally) an abstraction that generalizes a map from one mathematical object to another and is structure-preserving in a way that depends on the branch of mathematics from which it arises.
- Being or having distinct variants of a plant or animal species in the same locale; polymorphism.
Where does morphism come from?
Generalised from isomorphism, etc.
Words that rhyme with morphism
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Questions about saying morphism
How do you pronounce morphism?
Say MOR-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morphism?
Morphism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · fih · zum.
Is morphism 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 /ˈmɔːfɪzəm/ (MAW-fih-zum).