How to pronounce acidify
Say it like uh-SID-uh-fy. Acidify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- uh
- SID
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of acidify
American and British speakers say acidify in essentially the same way: /əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SID-uh-fy.
What does acidify mean?
- To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid.
- To neutralize alkalis.“to acidify sugar”
- To sour; to embitter.
Where does acidify come from?
From acid + -ify, from Latin acidus (“sour, acid”); compare French acidifier.
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Words that rhyme with acidify
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Questions about saying acidify
How do you pronounce acidify?
Say uh-SID-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidify?
Acidify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: uh · SID · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say acidify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /əˈsɪdəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.