How to pronounce mirific
Say it like my-RIF-ik. Mirific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIF).
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- my
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 mirific
American and British speakers say mirific in essentially the same way: /maɪˈrɪfɪk/ in the US and /maɪˈrɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: my-RIF-ik.
What does mirific mean?
- Working wonders; wonderful.
Where does mirific come from?
From Latin mirificus and Middle French mirifique.
Words that rhyme with mirific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mirific.
Questions about saying mirific
How do you pronounce mirific?
Say my-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /maɪˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirific?
Mirific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIF). Broken into parts: my · RIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say mirific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /maɪˈrɪfɪk/ and the British form is /maɪˈrɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.