How to pronounce soporific
Say it like sop-uh-RIF-ik. Soporific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- sop
- uh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soporific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sopGive 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 soporific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sop-uh-RIF-ik.
What does soporific mean?
- Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.“The doctor prescribed a soporific to help the patient sleep.”
- Something boring or dull.
- Tending to induce sleep.
- Boring, dull.“The professor delivered a soporific lecture.”
Where does soporific come from?
From French soporifique, from Latin sopor (“deep sleep”).
Words that rhyme with soporific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soporific.
Questions about saying soporific
How do you pronounce soporific?
Say sop-uh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑpəˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soporific?
Soporific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: sop · uh · RIF · ik.
Is soporific 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 /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/ (sop-uh-RIF-ik).