magnificence

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

Syllables mag·nif·i·cence

Stress mag-NIF-i-cence

Phonics Breakdown

mag

/mæɡ/

short a

ni

/nɪ/

short i

fi

/fɪ/

short i

cence

/səns/

schwa

Meaning

great beauty, splendor, or impressiveness

Sound Reference

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mag=/mæɡ/(magnet) + ni=/nɪ/(nickname) + fi=/fɪ/(finish) + cence=/səns/(science)

Example

The magnificence of the palace amazed all the visitors.