How to pronounce motific
Say it like moh-TIF-ik. Motific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF).
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- moh
- TIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TIFSay 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 motific
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-TIF-ik.
What does motific mean?
- Producing motion.
- Of or relating to a motif or motifs.
Where does motific come from?
From Latin motus (“motion”) (from movere (“to move”)) + facere (“to make”).
Words that rhyme with motific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motific.
Questions about saying motific
How do you pronounce motific?
Say moh-TIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈtɪfɪk/. In British English it is /məʊˈtɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motific?
Motific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF). Broken into parts: moh · TIF · ik.
Is motific pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊˈtɪfɪk/ (moh-TIF-ik).