How to pronounce glorify
Say it like GLOR-uh-fy. Glorify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOR).
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- GLOR
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glorify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
What does glorify mean?
- To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).
- To make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.“Some movies glorify mobsters by making them seem like the cool kids around the block.”
- To worship or extol.
Where does glorify come from?
From Middle English glorifien, from Anglo-Norman and Old French glorifier, from Late Latin glōrificō, from Latin glōria + -ficō (“to make”).
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Questions about saying glorify
How do you pronounce glorify?
Say GLOR-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glorify?
Glorify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOR). Broken into parts: GLOR · uh · fy.