How to pronounce electrifying
Say it like ih-LEK-truh-fy-ing. Electrifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
- ih
- LEK
- truh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrifying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep 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 electrifying
American and British speakers say electrifying in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-truh-fy-ing.
What does electrifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of electrify How to pronounce electrify
- That electrifies.
- Thrilling or startling.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying electrifying
How do you pronounce electrifying?
Say ih-LEK-truh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrifying?
Electrifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · truh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say electrifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.