How to pronounce classified
Say it like KLAS-uh-fyde. Classified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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- KLAS
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay 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.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of classified
American and British speakers say classified in essentially the same way: /ˈklæsəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAS-ih-fyde.
What does classified mean?
- arranged into classes
- official classification of information or documents; withheld from general circulation“thousands of classified documents have now been declassified”
- a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type
Where does classified come from?
From classify + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying classified
How do you pronounce classified?
Say KLAS-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classified?
Classified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · uh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say classified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæsəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.