How to pronounce febrific
Say it like fih-BRIF-ik. Febrific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIF).
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- fih
- BRIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Febrific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BRIFSay 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 febrific
American and British speakers say febrific in essentially the same way: /fɪˈbrɪfɪk/ in the US and /fɪˈbrɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-BRIF-ik.
What does febrific mean?
- Feverish, inflamed.
- Hot-tempered
Words that rhyme with febrific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of febrific.
Questions about saying febrific
How do you pronounce febrific?
Say fih-BRIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈbrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /fɪˈbrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in febrific?
Febrific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIF). Broken into parts: fih · BRIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say febrific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈbrɪfɪk/ and the British form is /fɪˈbrɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.