Pattern word guide
How do you spell and pronounce motif?
Motif is spelled M-O-T-I-F and is usually pronounced moh-TEEF.
Spelling, sound, and meaning
The final syllable sounds like teef, with no pronounced final t. A motif is one recurring visual element, such as a flower, leaf, star, or geometric shape. Several motifs can be arranged inside one repeat tile to form a complete seamless pattern.
