How to pronounce motifs
Say it like moh-TEEFS. Motifs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEFS).
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- moh
- TEEFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motifs 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.
- TEEFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of motifs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-TEEFS.
What does motifs mean?
- plural of motif How to pronounce motif
Words that rhyme with motifs
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Questions about saying motifs
How do you pronounce motifs?
Say moh-TEEFS. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈtifs/. In British English it is /məʊˈtiːfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motifs?
Motifs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEFS). Broken into parts: moh · TEEFS.
Is motifs 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 /məʊˈtiːfs/ (moh-TEEFS).