How to pronounce reify
Say it like REE-uh-fy. Reify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of reify
American and British speakers say reify in essentially the same way: /ˈriəfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈriːəfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-uh-fy.
What does reify mean?
- To regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing.
Where does reify come from?
Back-formation from reification, calque from German.
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Questions about saying reify
How do you pronounce reify?
Say REE-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈriːəfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reify?
Reify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say reify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriəfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈriːəfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.