How to pronounce edifying
Say it like ED-uh-fy-ing. Edifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
- ED
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of edifying
American and British speakers say edifying in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɛdɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-ih-fy-ing.
What does edifying mean?
- That educates, informs, illuminates or instructs.
- That enlightens or uplifts.
- present participle and gerund of edify How to pronounce edify
- Edification.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- unedifying
Questions about saying edifying
How do you pronounce edifying?
Say ED-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edifying?
Edifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · uh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say edifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɛdɪˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.