How to pronounce officinal
Say it like of-ih-SY-nul. Officinal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- of
- ih
- SY
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Officinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of officinal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-ih-SY-nul.
What does officinal mean?
- Medicinal.
Where does officinal come from?
From French, from Latin officīna (“a workshop”), contracted from opificīna, from opifex (“a workman”); opus (“work”) + faciō (“to make or do”).
Words that rhyme with officinal
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Questions about saying officinal
How do you pronounce officinal?
Say of-ih-SY-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑfɪˈsaɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒfɪˈsaɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in officinal?
Officinal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: of · ih · SY · nul.
Is officinal 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 /ˌɒfɪˈsaɪnəl/ (of-ih-SY-nul).