How to pronounce ypsiliform
Say it like IP-sih-lih-form. Ypsiliform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IP).
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- IP
- sih
- lih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ypsiliform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep 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 ypsiliform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IP-sih-lih-fawm.
What does ypsiliform mean?
- In the shape of the letter upsilon (Υ (U)).
Where does ypsiliform come from?
From ypsilon + -iform.
Questions about saying ypsiliform
How do you pronounce ypsiliform?
Say IP-sih-lih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪpsɪlɪˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈɪpsɪlɪˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ypsiliform?
Ypsiliform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IP). Broken into parts: IP · sih · lih · form.
Is ypsiliform 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 /ˈɪpsɪlɪˌfɔːm/ (IP-sih-lih-fawm).