How to pronounce paedomorphic
Say it like pee-duh-MOR-fik. Paedomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- pee
- duh
- MOR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paedomorphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep 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.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paedomorphic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pee-doh-MAW-fik.
What does paedomorphic mean?
- Of, relating to, or resulting from the retention of juvenile characteristics by an adult.
Where does paedomorphic come from?
From paedo- + -morphic.
Words that rhyme with paedomorphic
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Questions about saying paedomorphic
How do you pronounce paedomorphic?
Say pee-duh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpidəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /piːdəʊˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paedomorphic?
Paedomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: pee · duh · MOR · fik.
Is paedomorphic 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 /piːdəʊˈmɔːfɪk/ (pee-doh-MAW-fik).