How to pronounce lexifier
Say it like LEK-sih-fy-er. Lexifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- sih
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lexifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEK-sih-fy-uh.
What does lexifier mean?
- The language of a pidgin or creole that serves as the basis for most of its vocabulary.
Where does lexifier come from?
From lexify + -er.
Questions about saying lexifier
How do you pronounce lexifier?
Say LEK-sih-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksɪfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksɪfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexifier?
Lexifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · sih · fy · er.
Is lexifier 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 /ˈlɛksɪfaɪə/ (LEK-sih-fy-uh).