How to pronounce xeromorphic
Say it like zee-uh-ruh-MOR-fik. Xeromorphic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR).
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- zee
- uh
- ruh
- MOR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xeromorphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xeromorphic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: zee-uh-ruh-MAW-fik.
What does xeromorphic mean?
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.
Where does xeromorphic come from?
From xero- + -morphic.
Words that rhyme with xeromorphic
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Questions about saying xeromorphic
How do you pronounce xeromorphic?
Say zee-uh-ruh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ziərəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ziərəˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xeromorphic?
Xeromorphic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOR). Broken into parts: zee · uh · ruh · MOR · fik.
Is xeromorphic 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 /ziərəˈmɔːfɪk/ (zee-uh-ruh-MAW-fik).