How to pronounce beatify
Say it like bee-AT-uh-fy. Beatify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- bee
- AT
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beatify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 beatify
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bee-AT-uh-fy.
What does beatify mean?
- To make blissful.
- To pronounce or regard as happy, or supremely blessed, or as conferring happiness.
- To carry out the third of four steps in canonization, making someone a blessed.
Where does beatify come from?
From French béatifier, from Medieval Latin beātifico (“I bless”).
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Words that rhyme with beatify
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Questions about saying beatify
How do you pronounce beatify?
Say bee-AT-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /biˈætəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /biˈætəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beatify?
Beatify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: bee · AT · uh · fy.
Is beatify pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /biˈætəˌfaɪ/ (bee-AT-uh-fy).