How to pronounce cornific
Say it like kor-NIF-ik. Cornific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- kor
- NIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NIFSay 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 cornific
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-NIF-ik.
What does cornific mean?
- Producing horns; forming horn.
Where does cornific come from?
From Latin cornū (“horn”).
Words that rhyme with cornific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cornific.
Questions about saying cornific
How do you pronounce cornific?
Say kor-NIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈnɪfɪk/. In British English it is /kɔːˈnɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornific?
Cornific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: kor · NIF · ik.
Is cornific pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɔːˈnɪfɪk/ (kaw-NIF-ik).