How to pronounce colorific
Say it like kuhl-uh-RIF-ik. Colorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- kuhl
- uh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colorific
American and British speakers say colorific in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌləˈrɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌkʌləˈrɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhl-uh-RIF-ik.
What does colorific mean?
- colorful
- flowery; ornate
Where does colorific come from?
From French colorifique or New Latin colorificus, from color + -i- + -ficus.
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Words that rhyme with colorific
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Questions about saying colorific
How do you pronounce colorific?
Say kuhl-uh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌləˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkʌləˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorific?
Colorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: kuhl · uh · RIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say colorific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌləˈrɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkʌləˈrɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.