How to pronounce somnorific
Say it like som-nuh-RIF-ik. Somnorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- som
- nuh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somnorific 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.
- RIFSay 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 somnorific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: som-nuh-RIF-ik.
What does somnorific mean?
- soporific; inducing sleep
Words that rhyme with somnorific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of somnorific.
Questions about saying somnorific
How do you pronounce somnorific?
Say som-nuh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑmnəˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɒmnəˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somnorific?
Somnorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: som · nuh · RIF · ik.
Is somnorific 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 /ˌsɒmnəˈrɪfɪk/ (som-nuh-RIF-ik).