How to pronounce nostrify
Say it like NOS-truh-fy. Nostrify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS).
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- NOS
- truh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostrify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nostrify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOS-trih-fy.
What does nostrify mean?
- To nostrificate; to grant recognition to a degree from a foreign university.
- To adopt, accept, or include as part of one's own culture.
Where does nostrify come from?
First attested in the 1910s from oblique stem of Latin nostr- (“our, ours”) + -ify.
Questions about saying nostrify
How do you pronounce nostrify?
Say NOS-truh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑstrəfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnɒstrɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostrify?
Nostrify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS). Broken into parts: NOS · truh · fy.
Is nostrify 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 /ˈnɒstrɪfaɪ/ (NOS-trih-fy).