How to pronounce dulcify
Say it like DUHL-sih-fy. Dulcify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHL).
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- DUHL
- sih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dulcify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep 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 dulcify
American and British speakers say dulcify in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌlsɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈdʌlsɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHL-sih-fy.
What does dulcify mean?
- To sweeten the taste of.
- To make sweeter or more pleasant.
- To mollify or make peaceful.“He knew all the things to say to dulcify his mother.”
Where does dulcify come from?
From Latin dulcificō.
Questions about saying dulcify
How do you pronounce dulcify?
Say DUHL-sih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌlsɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌlsɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dulcify?
Dulcify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHL). Broken into parts: DUHL · sih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say dulcify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌlsɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌlsɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.