How to pronounce nullifying
Say it like NUHL-uh-fy-ing. Nullifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHL).
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- NUHL
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nullifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nullifying
American and British speakers say nullifying in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌləˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnʌləˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHL-uh-fy-ing.
What does nullifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of nullify How to pronounce nullify
- The act or process by which something is nullified.
Questions about saying nullifying
How do you pronounce nullifying?
Say NUHL-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nullifying?
Nullifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHL). Broken into parts: NUHL · uh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say nullifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌləˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.