How to pronounce somnific
Say it like som-NIF-ik. Somnific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- som
- NIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somnific 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of somnific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: som-NIF-ik.
What does somnific mean?
- Causing sleep; somniferous.
Where does somnific come from?
From Latin somnificus, from somnus (“sleep”) + facere (“to make”).
Words that rhyme with somnific
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Questions about saying somnific
How do you pronounce somnific?
Say som-NIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɑmˈnɪfɪk/. In British English it is /sɒmˈnɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somnific?
Somnific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: som · NIF · ik.
Is somnific 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 /sɒmˈnɪfɪk/ (som-NIF-ik).