How to pronounce humidifier
Say it like hyoo-MID-uh-fy-er. Humidifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
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- hyoo
- MID
- uh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humidifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of humidifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hyoo-MID-uh-fy-uh.
What does humidifier mean?
- A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air.
Where does humidifier come from?
From humidify + -er.
Questions about saying humidifier
How do you pronounce humidifier?
Say hyoo-MID-uh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /hjuˈmɪdəˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /hjuːˈmɪdəˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humidifier?
Humidifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: hyoo · MID · uh · fy · er.
Is humidifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /hjuːˈmɪdəˌfaɪə/ (hyoo-MID-uh-fy-uh).