English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Magnificent Pronunciation
Magnificent is pronounced mag-NI-fuh-suhnt, IPA /mægˈnɪfəsənt/.
mag-NI-fuh-suhnt
US /mægˈnɪfəsənt/ · UK /mægˈnɪfɪsənt/
Syllables: mag · NI · fuh · suhnt (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Extremely impressive or beautiful.
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Magnificent in a Sentence
- The view from the ridge is magnificent.
- She gave a magnificent performance.
- A magnificent oak stands at the gate.
Common Mispronunciations of Magnificent
Not MAG-ni-fi-suhnt
NI in second place takes the volume, so the opening mag goes by quickly.
Not mag-NI-fi-kuhnt
The c gives an s because an e follows it. A k there would need an a, an o or a u.
Tip: Magnify puts the force at the front and magnificent moves it one beat along.
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