How to pronounce classifier
Say it like KLAS-ih-fy-er. Classifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/KLAS-ih-fy-er
UK British/ˈklæsɪfaɪ/KLAS-ih-fy
- KLAS
- ih
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classifier 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. 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 classifier
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAS-ih-fy.
What does classifier mean?
noun
- Someone who classifies.
- A word or morpheme used in some languages (such as CJKV languages and sign languages), in certain contexts (such as counting), to indicate the semantic class to which something belongs.
- A machine that separates particles or objects of different size or density.
Where does classifier come from?
From classify + -er.
Questions about saying classifier
How do you pronounce classifier?
Say KLAS-ih-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsɪfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classifier?
Classifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · ih · fy · er.
Is classifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ (KLAS-ih-fy).