How to pronounce dandification
Say it like dan-dih-fih-KAY-shun. Dandification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- dan
- dih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dandification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- danGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dandification
American and British speakers say dandification in essentially the same way: /ˌdændɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdændɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dan-dih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does dandification mean?
- The condition or state of a man who is overly concerned about his clothes and appearance.
Where does dandification come from?
From dandy + -ification.
Words that rhyme with dandification
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Questions about saying dandification
How do you pronounce dandification?
Say dan-dih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdændɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdændɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dandification?
Dandification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: dan · dih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say dandification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdændɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdændɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.