How to pronounce falsify
Say it like FAWL-suh-fy. Falsify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL).
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- FAWL
- suh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falsify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep 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 falsify
American and British speakers say falsify in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔlsəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈfɔːlsəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAWL-suh-fy.
What does falsify mean?
- To alter so as to make false; especially when done with intent to deceive.“to falsify a record or document”
- To misrepresent.
- To counterfeit; to forge.“to falsify money”
Where does falsify come from?
From French falsifier, from Late Latin falsificāre (“make false, corrupt, counterfeit, falsify”), from Latin falsificus, from falsus (“false”), corresponding to false + -ify.
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Questions about saying falsify
How do you pronounce falsify?
Say FAWL-suh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔlsəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːlsəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falsify?
Falsify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL). Broken into parts: FAWL · suh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say falsify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔlsəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːlsəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.