How to pronounce rarefy
Say it like RER-uh-fy. Rarefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RER).
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US American/ˈrɛrəfaɪ/RER-uh-fy
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- RER
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rarefy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does rarefy mean?
verb
- To make rare, thin, porous, or less dense.
- To become rare, thin or less dense.
Where does rarefy come from?
From Middle English rarefien, from Old French rarefier (French raréfier), from Latin rarefacere (“make rare”).
Words that rhyme with rarefy
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Questions about saying rarefy
How do you pronounce rarefy?
Say RER-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛrəfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rarefy?
Rarefy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RER). Broken into parts: RER · uh · fy.