How to pronounce frigorific
Say it like frig-uh-RIF-ik. Frigorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- frig
- uh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frigorific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 frigorific
American and British speakers say frigorific in essentially the same way: /ˌfrɪɡəˈrɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌfrɪɡəˈrɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: frig-uh-RIF-ik.
What does frigorific mean?
- Causing to chill or cool.
Where does frigorific come from?
From Latin frīgorificus, from frigus (“cold”) + facere (“to make”): compare French frigorifique.
Words that rhyme with frigorific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frigorific.
Questions about saying frigorific
How do you pronounce frigorific?
Say frig-uh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfrɪɡəˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfrɪɡəˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frigorific?
Frigorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: frig · uh · RIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say frigorific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfrɪɡəˈrɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌfrɪɡəˈrɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.