How to pronounce edified
Say it like ED-ih-fyde. Edified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- ih
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edified 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.
- fydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of edified
American and British speakers say edified in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdɪfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈɛdɪfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-ih-fyde.
What does edified mean?
- simple past and past participle of edify How to pronounce edify
- Furnished with buildings.
- Built or constructed.
- Morally or intellectually improved.
Where does edified come from?
From edify + -ed.
Questions about saying edified
How do you pronounce edified?
Say ED-ih-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdɪfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edified?
Edified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · ih · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say edified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdɪfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɛdɪfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.