How to pronounce declassify
Say it like dih-KLAS-uh-fy. Declassify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAS).
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- dih
- KLAS
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declassify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 declassify
American and British speakers say declassify in essentially the same way: /dɪˈklæsəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /diːˈklæsɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KLAS-ih-fy.
What does declassify mean?
- to remove the classification from; to lift the restrictions on
Where does declassify come from?
From de- + classify.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying declassify
How do you pronounce declassify?
Say dih-KLAS-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklæsəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /diːˈklæsɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declassify?
Declassify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAS). Broken into parts: dih · KLAS · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say declassify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈklæsəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /diːˈklæsɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.