How to pronounce lignify
Say it like LIG-nih-fy. Lignify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- nih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lignify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lignify
American and British speakers say lignify in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-nih-fy.
What does lignify mean?
- To become wood.
- To develop woody tissue as a result of incrustation of lignin during secondary growth.
- To become rigid or fixed, like something made of wood.
Where does lignify come from?
From Latin līgnum (“wood”) + -ify.
Questions about saying lignify
How do you pronounce lignify?
Say LIG-nih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lignify?
Lignify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · nih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say lignify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.