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How to pronounce trimorphic

Say it like try-MOR-fik. Trimorphic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).

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US American/ˌtraɪˈmɔrfɪk/try-MOR-fik
UK British/ˌtraɪˈmɔːfɪk/try-MAW-fik
  • try
  • MOR
  • fik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Trimorphic pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. tryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  3. fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of trimorphic

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

British respelling: try-MAW-fik.

What does trimorphic mean?

adjective
  1. Having three different forms with a clear attribute amongst three animals of the same species.
  2. Having three different forms of flowers, leaves, or any other attribute on the same plant.

Where does trimorphic come from?

From tri- + -morphic.

Words that rhyme with trimorphic

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trimorphic.

Questions about saying trimorphic

How do you pronounce trimorphic?

Say try-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtraɪˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtraɪˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in trimorphic?

Trimorphic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: try · MOR · fik.

Is trimorphic 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 /ˌtraɪˈmɔːfɪk/ (try-MAW-fik).

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