How to pronounce saporific
Say it like sap-uh-RIF-ik. Saporific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- sap
- uh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saporific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIFSay 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 saporific
American and British speakers say saporific in essentially the same way: /ˌsæpəˈrɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌsæpəˈrɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sap-uh-RIF-ik.
What does saporific mean?
- taste-giving, or tasteful.
Where does saporific come from?
From Latin sapor (“taste”) + facere (“make”).
Words that rhyme with saporific
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Questions about saying saporific
How do you pronounce saporific?
Say sap-uh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæpəˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsæpəˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saporific?
Saporific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: sap · uh · RIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say saporific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæpəˈrɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌsæpəˈrɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.