How to pronounce zoomorphic
Say it like zoh-uh-MOR-fik. Zoomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- zoh
- uh
- MOR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoomorphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep 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 zoomorphic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-uh-MAW-fik.
What does zoomorphic mean?
- Having the shape, form, or likeness of an animal.“The zoomorphic Hindu god Ganesha has the head of an elephant.”
Where does zoomorphic come from?
From zoo- + -morphic.
Words that rhyme with zoomorphic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoomorphic.
Questions about saying zoomorphic
How do you pronounce zoomorphic?
Say zoh-uh-MOR-fik. The American pronunciation is /zoʊəˈmɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /zəʊəˈmɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoomorphic?
Zoomorphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: zoh · uh · MOR · fik.
Is zoomorphic 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 /zəʊəˈmɔːfɪk/ (zoh-uh-MAW-fik).