How to pronounce fructify
Say it like FRUHK-tih-fy. Fructify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHK).
- FRUHK
- tih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fructify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fructify
American and British speakers say fructify in essentially the same way: /ˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRUHK-tih-fy.
What does fructify mean?
- To bear fruit; to generate useful products or ideas.
- To make productive or fruitful.
Where does fructify come from?
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French fructefier.
Questions about saying fructify
How do you pronounce fructify?
Say FRUHK-tih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fructify?
Fructify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHK). Broken into parts: FRUHK · tih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say fructify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.