How to pronounce munificent
Say it like myoo-NIF-ih-sunt. Munificent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- myoo
- NIF
- ih
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munificent 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of munificent
American and British speakers say munificent in essentially the same way: /mjuˈnɪfɪsənt/ in the US and /mjuˈnɪfɪsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: myoo-NIF-ih-sunt.
What does munificent mean?
- Very liberal in giving or bestowing.
- Very generous; lavish.
Where does munificent come from?
Back-formation from munificence, from Latin mūnificentia.
Questions about saying munificent
How do you pronounce munificent?
Say myoo-NIF-ih-sunt. The American pronunciation is /mjuˈnɪfɪsənt/. In British English it is /mjuˈnɪfɪsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in munificent?
Munificent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: myoo · NIF · ih · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say munificent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuˈnɪfɪsənt/ and the British form is /mjuˈnɪfɪsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.