How to pronounce pseudomorphous
Say it like soo-duh-MOR-fus. Pseudomorphous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- soo
- duh
- MOR
- fus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudomorphous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep 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 pseudomorphous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: soo-duh-MAW-fus.
What does pseudomorphous mean?
- Synonym of pseudomorphic.“A pseudomorphous crystal has a form that does not result from its own powers of crystallization.”
Where does pseudomorphous come from?
From pseudo- + -morphous.
Words that rhyme with pseudomorphous
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Questions about saying pseudomorphous
How do you pronounce pseudomorphous?
Say soo-duh-MOR-fus. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudəˈmɔrfəs/. In British English it is /ˌsuːdəˈmɔːfəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudomorphous?
Pseudomorphous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: soo · duh · MOR · fus.
Is pseudomorphous 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 /ˌsuːdəˈmɔːfəs/ (soo-duh-MAW-fus).