How to pronounce mortified
Say it like MOR-tuh-fyde. Mortified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mortified
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-tih-fyde.
What does mortified mean?
- simple past and past participle of mortify How to pronounce mortify
- Acutely embarrassed.
- Having undergone mortification (discipline of the bodily appetites etc.)
Words that rhyme with mortified
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mortified.
Questions about saying mortified
How do you pronounce mortified?
Say MOR-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrtəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːtɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortified?
Mortified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · tuh · fyde.
Is mortified 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 /ˈmɔːtɪˌfaɪd/ (MAW-tih-fyde).