How to pronounce pleomorphous
Say it like plee-uh-MOR-fus. Pleomorphous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- plee
- uh
- MOR
- fus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleomorphous 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.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pleomorphous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: plee-uh-MAW-fus.
What does pleomorphous mean?
- having or passing through many different forms
Words that rhyme with pleomorphous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleomorphous.
Questions about saying pleomorphous
How do you pronounce pleomorphous?
Say plee-uh-MOR-fus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpliəˈmɔrfəs/. In British English it is /ˌpliːəˈmɔːfəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleomorphous?
Pleomorphous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: plee · uh · MOR · fus.
Is pleomorphous 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 /ˌpliːəˈmɔːfəs/ (plee-uh-MAW-fus).