How to pronounce munificence
Say it like myoo-NIF-ih-suns. Munificence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- myoo
- NIF
- ih
- suns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munificence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of munificence
American and British speakers say munificence in essentially the same way: /mjuˈnɪfɪsəns/ in the US and /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: myoo-NIF-ih-suns.
What does munificence mean?
- The quality of being munificent; generosity.
Where does munificence come from?
From Middle French munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munus (“gift”) + facio (“to make”).
Words that rhyme with munificence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of munificence.
Questions about saying munificence
How do you pronounce munificence?
Say myoo-NIF-ih-suns. The American pronunciation is /mjuˈnɪfɪsəns/. In British English it is /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in munificence?
Munificence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: myoo · NIF · ih · suns.
Do Americans and Brits say munificence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuˈnɪfɪsəns/ and the British form is /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.