How to pronounce objectify
Say it like ub-JEK-tih-fy. Objectify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
- ub
- JEK
- tih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objectify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of objectify
American and British speakers say objectify in essentially the same way: /əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/ in the US and /əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-JEK-tih-fy.
What does objectify mean?
- To make (something, such as an abstract idea) possible to be perceived by the senses.
- To treat (something) as objectively real.
- To treat (someone) as a mere (usually sexual) object; to sexually dehumanize (someone).
Where does objectify come from?
From object + -ify.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying objectify
How do you pronounce objectify?
Say ub-JEK-tih-fy. The American pronunciation is /əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objectify?
Objectify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: ub · JEK · tih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say objectify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.