How to pronounce ramify
Say it like RAM-ih-fy. Ramify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ramify
American and British speakers say ramify in essentially the same way: /ˈræmɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈræmɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM-ih-fy.
What does ramify mean?
- To divide into branches or subdivisions.
- To spread or diversify into multiple fields or categories.“to ramify an art, subject, scheme”
Where does ramify come from?
Borrowed from Middle French ramifier, from Medieval Latin ramificō (“to branch, ramify”), from Latin rāmus (“a branch”) + -ficō (causative suffix).
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Questions about saying ramify
How do you pronounce ramify?
Say RAM-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈræmɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramify?
Ramify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say ramify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræmɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈræmɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.