How to pronounce pontific
Say it like pon-TIF-ik. Pontific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF).
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- pon
- TIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pontific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ponKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pontific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pon-TIF-ik.
What does pontific mean?
- Alternative form of pontifical
Words that rhyme with pontific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pontific.
Questions about saying pontific
How do you pronounce pontific?
Say pon-TIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɑnˈtɪfɪk/. In British English it is /pɒnˈtɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pontific?
Pontific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF). Broken into parts: pon · TIF · ik.
Is pontific 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 /pɒnˈtɪfɪk/ (pon-TIF-ik).