How to pronounce nidify
Say it like NID-uh-fy. Nidify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NID).
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- NID
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nidify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 nidify
American and British speakers say nidify in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪdəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈnɪdəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NID-uh-fy.
What does nidify mean?
- To make a nest.
Where does nidify come from?
First attested in 1656; borrowed from Latin nīdificō (“to build a nest”), from nīdus (“nest”) + -ficō (“to make, build”).
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Questions about saying nidify
How do you pronounce nidify?
Say NID-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪdəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪdəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nidify?
Nidify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NID). Broken into parts: NID · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say nidify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪdəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈnɪdəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.