How to pronounce mafic
Say it like MAY-fik. Mafic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mafic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mafic
American and British speakers say mafic in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˈmæfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAF-ik.
What does mafic mean?
- Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.
- A rock with such properties.
Where does mafic come from?
Blend of magnesium + ferric.
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Questions about saying mafic
How do you pronounce mafic?
Say MAY-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmæfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mafic?
Mafic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · fik.
Do Americans and Brits say mafic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmæfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.