How to pronounce piriform
Say it like PIR-uh-form. Piriform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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- PIR
- uh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piriform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of piriform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIR-ih-fawm.
What does piriform mean?
- Alternative form of pyriform.
- Alternative form of pyriform.
Where does piriform come from?
Borrowing from New Latin pirifōrmis, from pirum (“a pear”) + -fōrmis (“-form, -shaped”, adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying piriform
How do you pronounce piriform?
Say PIR-uh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrəˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piriform?
Piriform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · uh · form.
Is piriform 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 /ˈpɪrɪfɔːm/ (PIR-ih-fawm).