How to pronounce reformed
Say it like rih-FORMD. Reformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD).
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- rih
- FORMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reformed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of reformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FAWMD.
What does reformed mean?
- caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one“a reformed drunkard”
- of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran“Dutch Reformed theology”
Words that rhyme with reformed
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Questions about saying reformed
How do you pronounce reformed?
Say rih-FORMD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfɔrmd/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reformed?
Reformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD). Broken into parts: rih · FORMD.
Is reformed 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 /rɪˈfɔːmd/ (rih-FAWMD).