How to pronounce reforms
Say it like ruh-FORMZ. Reforms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMZ).
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US American/rəˈfɔrmz/ruh-FORMZ
UK British/rɪˈfɔːmz/rih-FAWMZ
- ruh
- FORMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reforms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of reforms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FAWMZ.
What does reforms mean?
noun
- plural of reform How to pronounce reform
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reform How to pronounce reform
Questions about saying reforms
How do you pronounce reforms?
Say ruh-FORMZ. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfɔrmz/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɔːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reforms?
Reforms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMZ). Broken into parts: ruh · FORMZ.
Is reforms 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 /rɪˈfɔːmz/ (rih-FAWMZ).