How to pronounce pacifier
Say it like PAS-ih-fy-er. Pacifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- ih
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pacifier
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAS-ih-fy.
What does pacifier mean?
- Someone or something that pacifies.
- A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.
Where does pacifier come from?
From pacify + -er.
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Words that rhyme with pacifier
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Questions about saying pacifier
How do you pronounce pacifier?
Say PAS-ih-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacifier?
Pacifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · ih · fy · er.
Is pacifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ (PAS-ih-fy).