How to pronounce pleomorphic
Say it like plee-uh-MAW-fik. Pleomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAW).
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- plee
- uh
- MAW
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleomorphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAWSay 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 pleomorphic
American and British speakers say pleomorphic in essentially the same way: /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪk/ in the US and /ˌpliːəˈmɒfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: plee-uh-MOF-ik.
What does pleomorphic mean?
- Having a lifecycle whose stages involve embodiment in diverse forms.
- Synonym of polymorphic.
Questions about saying pleomorphic
How do you pronounce pleomorphic?
Say plee-uh-MAW-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpliːəˈmɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleomorphic?
Pleomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAW). Broken into parts: plee · uh · MAW · fik.
Do Americans and Brits say pleomorphic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpliːəˈmɒfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.