How to pronounce sebific
Say it like suh-BIF-ik. Sebific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIF).
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- suh
- BIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sebific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BIFSay 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 sebific
American and British speakers say sebific in essentially the same way: /səˈbɪfɪk/ in the US and /səˈbɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-BIF-ik.
What does sebific mean?
- relating to the fatty fluid secreted by insects from the colleterium in order to cement eggs together
Where does sebific come from?
From sebum + -ific.
Words that rhyme with sebific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sebific.
Questions about saying sebific
How do you pronounce sebific?
Say suh-BIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɪfɪk/. In British English it is /səˈbɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sebific?
Sebific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIF). Broken into parts: suh · BIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say sebific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈbɪfɪk/ and the British form is /səˈbɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.