How to pronounce codify
Say it like KOD-ih-fy. Codify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD).
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- KOD
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Codify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 codify
American and British speakers say codify in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑdɪˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkəʊdɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOH-dih-fy.
What does codify mean?
- To reduce to a code, to arrange into a code.“The company president codified the goal as a one-line mission statement.”
- To collect and arrange in a systematic form.
- To enact as an official rule or law.
Where does codify come from?
From code + -ify.
Questions about saying codify
How do you pronounce codify?
Say KOD-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in codify?
Codify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD). Broken into parts: KOD · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say codify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑdɪˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkəʊdɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.