How to Pronounce Fungiform

To pronounce "fungiform", say FUNG-if-orm — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfʌn.dʒɪ.fɔːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfʌn.dʒɪ.fɔːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fungiform”

"fungiform" has 3 syllables: fung-if-orm.

What does fungiform mean?

adjective

  1. Having the shape of a mushroom.

    “the fungiform papillae on the tongue”

Related words

papillaemushroomoidfungilliformfungaceousmushroom-shapedfloriformurniformmusciform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fungiform"?▾

"Fungiform" has 3 syllables: fung · if · orm.

What is the IPA transcription of "fungiform"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fungiform" is /ˈfʌn.dʒɪ.fɔːm/.

What does "fungiform" mean?▾

Fungiform: Having the shape of a mushroom.

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