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How to pronounce theriomorphic

Say it like thee-uh-ree-uh-MOR-fik. Theriomorphic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MOR).

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US American/θiəriəˈmɔrfɪk/thee-uh-ree-uh-MOR-fik
UK British/θiəriəˈmɔːfɪk/thee-uh-ree-uh-MAW-fik
  • thee
  • uh
  • ree
  • uh
  • MOR
  • fik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Theriomorphic pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  4. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  5. MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  6. fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of theriomorphic

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: thee-uh-ree-uh-MAW-fik.

What does theriomorphic mean?

adjective
  1. Having the form of a beast.

Where does theriomorphic come from?

From therio- (“beast, wild animal”) + -morphic.

Words that rhyme with theriomorphic

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Questions about saying theriomorphic

How do you pronounce theriomorphic?

Say thee-uh-ree-uh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /θiəriəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /θiəriəˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in theriomorphic?

Theriomorphic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MOR). Broken into parts: thee · uh · ree · uh · MOR · fik.

Is theriomorphic 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 /θiəriəˈmɔːfɪk/ (thee-uh-ree-uh-MAW-fik).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).