How to pronounce dignify
Say it like DIG-nuh-fy. Dignify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIG).
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- DIG
- nuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dignify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep 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 dignify
American and British speakers say dignify in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIG-nih-fy.
What does dignify mean?
- To invest with dignity or honor.
- To give distinction to.
- To exalt in rank.
Where does dignify come from?
From Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignificare, from dignus (“worthy”) + ficare (in comp.), facere (“to make”).
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Words that rhyme with dignify
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Questions about saying dignify
How do you pronounce dignify?
Say DIG-nuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dignify?
Dignify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIG). Broken into parts: DIG · nuh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say dignify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪɡnəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.