How to pronounce identifier
Say it like eye-DEN-tuh-fy-er. Identifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- eye
- DEN
- tuh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Identifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 identifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eye-DEN-tih-fy-uh.
What does identifier mean?
- Someone who identifies; a person who establishes the identity of someone or something.
- Something that identifies or uniquely points to something or someone else.
- One who identifies as a particular type or role; one who says and believes that they are a certain thing.
Where does identifier come from?
From identify + -er.
Questions about saying identifier
How do you pronounce identifier?
Say eye-DEN-tuh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in identifier?
Identifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: eye · DEN · tuh · fy · er.
Is identifier 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 /aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪə/ (eye-DEN-tih-fy-uh).