How to pronounce somnifacient
Say it like som-nuh-FAY-shunt. Somnifacient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY).
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- som
- nuh
- FAY
- shunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somnifacient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- somGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep 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 somnifacient
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: som-nuh-FAY-shunt.
What does somnifacient mean?
- Inducing or causing sleep.
- Any pharmaceutical product that causes sleep.
Where does somnifacient come from?
From Latin somnus (“sleep”) + facio (“to make”).
Words that rhyme with somnifacient
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Questions about saying somnifacient
How do you pronounce somnifacient?
Say som-nuh-FAY-shunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑmnəˈfeɪʃənt/. In British English it is /ˌsɒmnəˈfeɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somnifacient?
Somnifacient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY). Broken into parts: som · nuh · FAY · shunt.
Is somnifacient 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 /ˌsɒmnəˈfeɪʃənt/ (som-nuh-FAY-shunt).