How to Pronounce Mafic

To pronounce "mafic", say MAF-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmafɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmafɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mafic”

"mafic" has 2 syllables: maf-ic. It rhymes with graphic and demographic, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: maffick — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mafic mean?

noun

  1. A rock with such properties.

adjective

  1. Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.

Synonyms

basicferromagnesic

Antonyms

acidicfelsic

Words that rhyme with mafic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

graphicdemographicpornographictrafficgeographicphotographicholographiccalligraphicethnographiclithographictopographicstenographic

Related words

magnesicmagnesiferousmagnesianferromagnesicmagniferousmelanocraticultrafamicultramafic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mafic"?▾

"Mafic" has 2 syllables: maf · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "mafic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mafic" is /ˈmafɪk/.

What does "mafic" mean?▾

Mafic: A rock with such properties.

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