How to pronounce gentrifying
Say it like JEN-trih-fy-ing. Gentrifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- trih
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentrifying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 gentrifying
American and British speakers say gentrifying in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntrɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntrɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-trih-fy-ing.
What does gentrifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of gentrify How to pronounce gentrify
Questions about saying gentrifying
How do you pronounce gentrifying?
Say JEN-trih-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntrɪˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntrɪˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentrifying?
Gentrifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · trih · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gentrifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntrɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntrɪˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.