How to Pronounce Deformed

To pronounce "deformed", say DEF-orm-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈfɔːmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈfɔːmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deformed”

"deformed" has 3 syllables: def-orm-ed. It rhymes with informed and formed, if that helps it stick.

What does deformed mean?

verb

  1. To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.
  2. To change the looks of, usually negatively; to give something an unusual or abnormal appearance.

    “a face deformed by bitterness”

adjective

  1. Unusual of shape; misshapen.

Synonyms

contortdistortdisfiguremalformedmisproportioned

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Words that rhyme with deformed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

informedformedtransformedmalformeduninformedstormedswarmedwarmedmisinformedunformedconformeduniformed

Related words

misshapenmalformedunshapelydistortedill-shapenimpairedmutilatedwarped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deformed"?▾

"Deformed" has 3 syllables: def · orm · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "deformed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deformed" is /dɪˈfɔːmd/.

What does "deformed" mean?▾

Deformed: To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.

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