How to pronounce deidentify
Say it like dee-eye-DEN-tih-fy. Deidentify has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
- dee
- eye
- DEN
- tih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deidentify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of deidentify
American and British speakers say deidentify in essentially the same way: /ˌdiaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˌdiːaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-eye-DEN-tih-fy.
What does deidentify mean?
- To remove personal identifying information (PII) from data, sometimes preserving the original identification data separately; to anonymize data (though it may be possible to reidentify via data aggregation and correlation).
- To cease or forgo identifying (with).
Where does deidentify come from?
From de- + identify.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- identify
- reidentify
Questions about saying deidentify
How do you pronounce deidentify?
Say dee-eye-DEN-tih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌdiːaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deidentify?
Deidentify has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: dee · eye · DEN · tih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say deidentify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˌdiːaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.