How to pronounce splendiferous
Say it like splen-DIF-uh-rus. Splendiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIF).
- splen
- DIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splendiferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- splenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DIFSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of splendiferous
American and British speakers say splendiferous in essentially the same way: /splɛnˈdɪfərəs/ in the US and /splɛnˈdɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: splen-DIF-uh-rus.
What does splendiferous mean?
- Beautiful, splendid.
Where does splendiferous come from?
From Middle English splendiferous, from Medieval Latin splendiferus + -ous, from Late Latin splendōrifer, from Latin splendor + -fer (“bearing”).
Words that rhyme with splendiferous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splendiferous.
Questions about saying splendiferous
How do you pronounce splendiferous?
Say splen-DIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /splɛnˈdɪfərəs/. In British English it is /splɛnˈdɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splendiferous?
Splendiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIF). Broken into parts: splen · DIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say splendiferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /splɛnˈdɪfərəs/ and the British form is /splɛnˈdɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.