How to pronounce putrefacient
Say it like pyoo-truh-FAY-shunt. Putrefacient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY).
- pyoo
- truh
- FAY
- shunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putrefacient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of putrefacient
American and British speakers say putrefacient in essentially the same way: /ˌpjutrəˈfeɪʃənt/ in the US and /ˌpjuːtrəˈfeɪʃənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyoo-truh-FAY-shunt.
What does putrefacient mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or causing putrefaction.
- That which causes putrefaction.
Where does putrefacient come from?
Borrowed from Latin pūtrefacient.
Words that rhyme with putrefacient
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putrefacient.
Questions about saying putrefacient
How do you pronounce putrefacient?
Say pyoo-truh-FAY-shunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌpjutrəˈfeɪʃənt/. In British English it is /ˌpjuːtrəˈfeɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putrefacient?
Putrefacient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY). Broken into parts: pyoo · truh · FAY · shunt.
Do Americans and Brits say putrefacient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpjutrəˈfeɪʃənt/ and the British form is /ˌpjuːtrəˈfeɪʃənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.