How to Pronounce Motifs

To pronounce "motifs", say MOT-ifs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MOT-ifs

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💡 Tip for remembering “motifs”

"motifs" has 2 syllables: mot-ifs. It rhymes with beliefs and briefs, if that helps it stick.

What does motifs mean?

noun

  1. A recurring or dominant element; a theme.

    “See how the artist repeats the scroll motif throughout the work?”

  2. A short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.

Words that rhyme with motifs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beliefsbriefschiefsgriefsfiefsbeefsleafsreliefsdebriefsbas-reliefsreefs

Related words

thememotivedecalsdesignsdrawingsgroundsimpressionsmotivations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "motifs"?▾

"Motifs" has 2 syllables: mot · ifs.

What does "motifs" mean?▾

Motifs: A recurring or dominant element; a theme.

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