How to pronounce noctiferous
Say it like nok-TIF-uh-rus. Noctiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF).
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- nok
- TIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noctiferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noctiferous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nok-TIF-uh-rus.
What does noctiferous mean?
- night-time; dark like the night.
Where does noctiferous come from?
From Latin noctifer. By surface analysis, noct- + -iferous.
Words that rhyme with noctiferous
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Questions about saying noctiferous
How do you pronounce noctiferous?
Say nok-TIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /nɑkˈtɪfərəs/. In British English it is /nɒkˈtɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noctiferous?
Noctiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF). Broken into parts: nok · TIF · uh · rus.
Is noctiferous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒkˈtɪfərəs/ (nok-TIF-uh-rus).