How to pronounce magnifying
Say it like MAG-nuh-fy-ing. Magnifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- nuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of magnifying
American and British speakers say magnifying in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-nuh-fy-ing.
What does magnifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of magnify How to pronounce magnify
Questions about saying magnifying
How do you pronounce magnifying?
Say MAG-nuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnifying?
Magnifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nuh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say magnifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.