How to pronounce reniform
Say it like REN-uh-form. Reniform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- uh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reniform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 reniform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REN-ih-fawm.
What does reniform mean?
- Synonym of kidney-shaped (“having an approximately circular or elongated ovoid shape with an inward curve or indentation on one side”).“intussusception with a reniform appearance”
- Of a leaf: kidney-shaped, with the petiole attached at the notch.
Where does reniform come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rēnis (the genitive singular of rēn (“kidney”); see further at that entry) + English -form (suffix meaning ‘having the form or shape of’), modeled after New Latin rēnifōrmis (“of seeds: kidney-shaped”).
Questions about saying reniform
How do you pronounce reniform?
Say REN-uh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛnəˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈrɛnɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reniform?
Reniform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · uh · form.
Is reniform 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 /ˈrɛnɪfɔːm/ (REN-ih-fawm).