How to pronounce amplifier
Say it like AM-pluh-fy-er. Amplifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- pluh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amplifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pluhKeep 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of amplifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-plih-fy-uh.
What does amplifier mean?
- Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.
- An adverb that adds intensity, such as "really" or "totally".
- An appliance or circuit that increases the strength of a weak electrical signal without changing the other characteristics of the signal.
Where does amplifier come from?
From amplify + -er.
Questions about saying amplifier
How do you pronounce amplifier?
Say AM-pluh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmpləˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amplifier?
Amplifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · pluh · fy · er.
Is amplifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə/ (AM-plih-fy-uh).