How to pronounce classify
Say it like KLAS-uh-fy. Classify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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- KLAS
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of classify
American and British speakers say classify in essentially the same way: /ˈklæsəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAS-ih-fy.
What does classify mean?
- to identify by or divide into classes; to categorize“Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?”
- to declare something a secret, especially a government secret“They decided to classify that information.”
- To make classy
Where does classify come from?
From French classifier.
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Questions about saying classify
How do you pronounce classify?
Say KLAS-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classify?
Classify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say classify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæsəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.