How to pronounce mollify
Say it like MOL-uh-fy. Mollify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL).
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- MOL
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mollify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 mollify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOL-uh-fy.
What does mollify mean?
- To ease a burden, particularly to ease a worry; make less painful; to comfort.“mollify someone’s anger”
- To appease anger, pacify, gain the good will of.“He tried to mollify the angry customer.”
- To soften; to make tender.
Where does mollify come from?
From Middle English mollifien, from Late Latin mollificō, from Latin mollis (“soft”).
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Words that rhyme with mollify
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Questions about saying mollify
How do you pronounce mollify?
Say MOL-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑləˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒləˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mollify?
Mollify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOL). Broken into parts: MOL · uh · fy.
Is mollify pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒləˌfaɪ/ (MOL-uh-fy).