How to pronounce pyriform
Say it like PIR-uh-form. Pyriform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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- PIR
- uh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyriform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pyriform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIR-ih-fawm.
What does pyriform mean?
- Pear-shaped.
- A pyriform object.
Where does pyriform come from?
Borrowing from New Latin pyrifōrmis, from pyrum (“a pear”) + -fōrmis (“-form, -shaped”, adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying pyriform
How do you pronounce pyriform?
Say PIR-uh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrəˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyriform?
Pyriform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · uh · form.
Is pyriform 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 /ˈpɪrɪfɔːm/ (PIR-ih-fawm).