How to pronounce pleomorphism
Say it like plee-uh-MAW-fih-zum. Pleomorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAW).
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- plee
- uh
- MAW
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleomorphism 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pleomorphism
American and British speakers say pleomorphism in essentially the same way: /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌpliːəˈmɒfɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: plee-uh-MOF-ih-zum.
What does pleomorphism mean?
- The occurrence of multiple structural forms during the life cycle of an organism.
- Synonym of polymorphism.
Where does pleomorphism come from?
From pleo- (“full, many”) + -morphism.
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Questions about saying pleomorphism
How do you pronounce pleomorphism?
Say plee-uh-MAW-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌpliːəˈmɒfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleomorphism?
Pleomorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAW). Broken into parts: plee · uh · MAW · fih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say pleomorphism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌpliːəˈmɒfɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.