How to pronounce tenebrific
Say it like ten-ih-BRIF-ik. Tenebrific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRIF).
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- ten
- ih
- BRIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenebrific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BRIFSay 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 tenebrific
American and British speakers say tenebrific in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛnɪˈbrɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌtɛnɪˈbrɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ten-ih-BRIF-ik.
What does tenebrific mean?
- Producing darkness, obscuring; (loosely) gloomy.“Tenebrific stars were once thought to be the source of darkness during the night.”
Where does tenebrific come from?
From New Latin tenebrificus, from Latin tenebrae (“darkness”) + -i- + -ficus (“making, causing”).
Words that rhyme with tenebrific
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Questions about saying tenebrific
How do you pronounce tenebrific?
Say ten-ih-BRIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛnɪˈbrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtɛnɪˈbrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenebrific?
Tenebrific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRIF). Broken into parts: ten · ih · BRIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say tenebrific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛnɪˈbrɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌtɛnɪˈbrɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.