How to pronounce somniferosity
Say it like som-nih-fuh-RAW-sih-tee. Somniferosity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAW).
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- som
- nih
- fuh
- RAW
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somniferosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- somKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of somniferosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: som-nih-fuh-ROS-ih-tee.
What does somniferosity mean?
- The property of being somniferous.
Where does somniferosity come from?
From somniferous + -osity.
Words that rhyme with somniferosity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of somniferosity.
Questions about saying somniferosity
How do you pronounce somniferosity?
Say som-nih-fuh-RAW-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /sɑmnɪfəˈrɔsɪti/. In British English it is /sɒmnɪfəˈrɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somniferosity?
Somniferosity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAW). Broken into parts: som · nih · fuh · RAW · sih · tee.
Is somniferosity 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 /sɒmnɪfəˈrɒsɪti/ (som-nih-fuh-ROS-ih-tee).