How to pronounce unformed
Say it like un-FORMD. Unformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD).
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- un
- FORMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unformed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of unformed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-FAWMD.
What does unformed mean?
- Not formed or made.
- Not having a definite form; shapeless; amorphous.
- Not well developed.
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Words that rhyme with unformed
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Questions about saying unformed
How do you pronounce unformed?
Say un-FORMD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfɔrmd/. In British English it is /ənˈfɔːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unformed?
Unformed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORMD). Broken into parts: un · FORMD.
Is unformed 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 /ənˈfɔːmd/ (un-FAWMD).