How to pronounce edifice
Say it like ED-ih-fis. Edifice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- ih
- fis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edifice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of edifice
American and British speakers say edifice in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdɪfɪs/ in the US and /ˈɛdɪfɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-ih-fis.
What does edifice mean?
- A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.
- An abstract structure, such as a school of thought, an argument, a theoretical position, etc.
Where does edifice come from?
From Middle English edifice, from Old French edifice, a classical borrowing of Latin aedificium (“building”), derived from aedificāre (“to build, establish”) (whence also English edify).
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Questions about saying edifice
How do you pronounce edifice?
Say ED-ih-fis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdɪfɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪfɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edifice?
Edifice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · ih · fis.
Do Americans and Brits say edifice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdɪfɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɛdɪfɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.