How to pronounce beautify
Say it like BYOO-tih-fy. Beautify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO).
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- BYOO
- tih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beautify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of beautify
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BYOO-tih-fy.
What does beautify mean?
- To make beautiful; to increase the beauty of.
- To become beautiful.
- To make oneself beautiful.
Where does beautify come from?
From Middle English beutifien, from Old French beaute (“beauty”), from Latin bellus (“beautiful, fine”), + -ify, from Latin facio (“make”).
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Questions about saying beautify
How do you pronounce beautify?
Say BYOO-tih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈbjutɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbjuːtɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beautify?
Beautify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYOO). Broken into parts: BYOO · tih · fy.
Is beautify 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 /ˈbjuːtɪˌfaɪ/ (BYOO-tih-fy).