How to pronounce piriformes
Say it like pir-uh-FOR-meez. Piriformes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- pir
- uh
- FOR
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piriformes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- meezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piriformes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pir-uh-FAW-meez.
What does piriformes mean?
- plural of piriformis How to pronounce piriformis
Questions about saying piriformes
How do you pronounce piriformes?
Say pir-uh-FOR-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪrəˈfɔrˌmiz/. In British English it is /ˌpɪrəˈfɔːˌmiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piriformes?
Piriformes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: pir · uh · FOR · meez.
Is piriformes 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 /ˌpɪrəˈfɔːˌmiːz/ (pir-uh-FAW-meez).