How to pronounce honorific
Say it like on-uh-RIF-ik. Honorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- on
- uh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honorific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 honorific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-uh-RIF-ik.
What does honorific mean?
- A person's title, such as "Mrs" or "Doctor".
- A term of respect; respectful language.
- A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.
- Showing or conferring honor and respect.
- Based on or valuing honor
Where does honorific come from?
From honor + -ific.
Words that rhyme with honorific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of honorific.
Questions about saying honorific
How do you pronounce honorific?
Say on-uh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnəˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honorific?
Honorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: on · uh · RIF · ik.
Is honorific pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk/ (on-uh-RIF-ik).