How to pronounce nullify
Say it like NUHL-uh-fy. Nullify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHL).
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- NUHL
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nullify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 nullify
American and British speakers say nullify in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHL-uh-fy.
What does nullify mean?
- To make legally invalid.“The contract has been nullified.”
- To prevent from happening.
- To make of no use or value; to cancel out.
Where does nullify come from?
From null + -ify.
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Questions about saying nullify
How do you pronounce nullify?
Say NUHL-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nullify?
Nullify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHL). Broken into parts: NUHL · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say nullify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.