How to pronounce liquefy
Say it like LIK-wuh-fy. Liquefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- wuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquefy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of liquefy
American and British speakers say liquefy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪkwəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-wih-fy.
What does liquefy mean?
- To make (something) into a liquid.“We’ll liquefy this rock by heating it in a furnace until it melts and flows out.”
- To distort and warp (an image).
- To become liquid.“The substance liquefied upon heating.”
Where does liquefy come from?
From Middle English liquefien, from Anglo-Norman liquefier, from Latin liquefacere.
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Questions about saying liquefy
How do you pronounce liquefy?
Say LIK-wuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkwəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquefy?
Liquefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · wuh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say liquefy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪkwəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪkwɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.