How to pronounce spongiform
Say it like SPUHN-jih-form. Spongiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHN).
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- SPUHN
- jih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spongiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of spongiform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPUHN-jih-fawm.
What does spongiform mean?
- Like a sponge, porous, full of holes.
Questions about saying spongiform
How do you pronounce spongiform?
Say SPUHN-jih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌndʒɪˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈspʌndʒɪˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spongiform?
Spongiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHN). Broken into parts: SPUHN · jih · form.
Is spongiform 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 /ˈspʌndʒɪˌfɔːm/ (SPUHN-jih-fawm).