How to pronounce magnifier
Say it like MAG-nuh-fy-er. Magnifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- nuh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep 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 magnifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAG-nuh-fy-uh.
What does magnifier mean?
- One who extols.
- A magnifying glass.
Where does magnifier come from?
From magnify + -er.
Questions about saying magnifier
How do you pronounce magnifier?
Say MAG-nuh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnifier?
Magnifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nuh · fy · er.
Is magnifier 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 /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪə/ (MAG-nuh-fy-uh).