The spelling of the word "amyloform" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "amyl," is pronounced as /ˈæmɪl/, with the "a" sounding like "cat" and the "y" like "ill." The second syllable, "o," is pronounced as /oʊ/, with the "o" sounding like "low." The final syllable, "form," is pronounced as /fɔrm/, with the "o" like "awe" and the "r" with a slight trill. Together, "amyloform" is pronounced as /ˈæmɪloʊfɔrm/.
Trade name of a white, odorless, insoluble powder, made by adding a strong solution of formaldehyde to a weak suspension of starch in water; recommended as a substitute for iodoform.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.