How to pronounce edify
Say it like ED-uh-fy. Edify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edify 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.
- uhKeep 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 edify
American and British speakers say edify in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-uh-fy.
What does edify mean?
- To instruct or improve morally or intellectually.
Where does edify come from?
From Old French edifier (“to build, to edify”), from Latin aedificare (“build”).
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Questions about saying edify
How do you pronounce edify?
Say ED-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edify?
Edify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say edify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɛdəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.