How to pronounce pyriformis
Say it like pir-uh-FOR-mis. Pyriformis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- pir
- uh
- FOR
- mis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyriformis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyriformis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pir-ih-FAW-mis.
What does pyriformis mean?
- Alternative spelling of piriformis.
Where does pyriformis come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin pyrifōrmis, ellipsis of mūsculus pyrifōrmis (“pear-shaped muscle”).
Questions about saying pyriformis
How do you pronounce pyriformis?
Say pir-uh-FOR-mis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪrəˈfɔrmɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɪrɪˈfɔːmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyriformis?
Pyriformis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: pir · uh · FOR · mis.
Is pyriformis 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 /ˌpɪrɪˈfɔːmɪs/ (pir-ih-FAW-mis).