English pronunciation · Words Starting with F

Form Pronunciation

Form is pronounced FAWRM, IPA /ˈfɔrm/.

FAWRM

US /ˈfɔrm/  ·  UK /ˈfɔːm/

Syllables: FAWRM (1 syllable)

noun and verb: The shape or structure of something, a printed document to fill in, or to bring something into existence.

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Form in a Sentence

  • Fill in the form and hand it back at the desk.
  • Ice began to form on the inside of the window.
  • The building takes the form of a shallow arc.

Common Mispronunciations of Form

Not FAWM with a hard stop

Let the m hum rather than cutting it off. English keeps a final nasal ringing for a moment.

Not FUHRM

Form and firm differ only in that vowel, so slipping towards the ur of her swaps one word for the other.

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