How to pronounce sudorific
Say it like soo-duh-RIF-ik. Sudorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- soo
- duh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sudorific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep 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 sudorific
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-duh-RIF-ik.
What does sudorific mean?
- In a state of perspiration; covered in sweat; sudoriferous, sweaty.
- That produces sweating.
- A medicine that produces sweating.
Where does sudorific come from?
From New Latin sudorificus, from sūdor (“sweat”) (from Proto-Indo-European *sweyd- (“sweat; to sweat”)) + -ificus (from Proto-Italic *-fakos (suffix forming adjectives that denote bringing or making), ultimately related to Proto-Indo-Europe
Words that rhyme with sudorific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sudorific.
Questions about saying sudorific
How do you pronounce sudorific?
Say soo-duh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudəˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːdəˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sudorific?
Sudorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: soo · duh · RIF · ik.
Is sudorific pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌsjuːdəˈrɪfɪk/ (syoo-duh-RIF-ik).