How to pronounce somniferousness
Say it like som-NIF-uh-rus-nus. Somniferousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- som
- NIF
- uh
- rus
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somniferousness 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.
- NIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of somniferousness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: som-NIF-uh-rus-nus.
What does somniferousness mean?
- The property of being somniferous.
Where does somniferousness come from?
From somniferous + -ness.
Questions about saying somniferousness
How do you pronounce somniferousness?
Say som-NIF-uh-rus-nus. The American pronunciation is /sɑmˈnɪfərəsnəs/. In British English it is /sɒmˈnɪfərəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somniferousness?
Somniferousness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: som · NIF · uh · rus · nus.
Is somniferousness 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 /sɒmˈnɪfərəsnəs/ (som-NIF-uh-rus-nus).