How to pronounce phormium
Say it like FOR-mee-um. Phormium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- mee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phormium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phormium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mee-um.
What does phormium mean?
- Any plant in the genus Phormium, New Zealand flax.
Where does phormium come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying phormium
How do you pronounce phormium?
Say FOR-mee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌmiəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌmiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phormium?
Phormium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mee · um.
Is phormium 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 /ˈfɔːˌmiːəm/ (FAW-mee-um).