How to pronounce edifies
Say it like ED-ih-fyze. Edifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- ih
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edifies 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.
- fyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of edifies
American and British speakers say edifies in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdɪfaɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛdɪfaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-ih-fyze.
What does edifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of edify How to pronounce edify
Questions about saying edifies
How do you pronounce edifies?
Say ED-ih-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdɪfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edifies?
Edifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · ih · fyze.
Do Americans and Brits say edifies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdɪfaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛdɪfaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.