How to pronounce sonorific
Say it like son-uh-RIF-ik. Sonorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- son
- uh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonorific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 sonorific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: son-uh-RIF-ik.
What does sonorific mean?
- Producing sound.
Where does sonorific come from?
From Latin sonor (“a sound”), -oris + facere (“to make”).
Words that rhyme with sonorific
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Questions about saying sonorific
How do you pronounce sonorific?
Say son-uh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑnəˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɒnəˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonorific?
Sonorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: son · uh · RIF · ik.
Is sonorific 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 /ˌsɒnəˈrɪfɪk/ (son-uh-RIF-ik).