How to pronounce cuneiform

cuneiform

/ˈkjuːniːəfɔːrm/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/iː/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.

How do you pronounce cuneiform?

Cuneiform is pronounced /ˈkjuːniːəfɔːrm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in cuneiform?

Cuneiform has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in cuneiform?

The first syllable: /ˈkjuːniːəfɔːrm/.