How to pronounce magnify
Say it like MAG-nih-fy. Magnify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- nih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnify 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.
- 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 magnify
American and British speakers say magnify in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-nih-fy.
What does magnify mean?
- To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
- To make (something) larger or more important.
- To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate.
Where does magnify come from?
From Middle English magnifien, from Middle French magnifier, from Latin magnificāre, from magnificus.
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Questions about saying magnify
How do you pronounce magnify?
Say MAG-nih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnify?
Magnify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say magnify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.