How to pronounce satisfies
Say it like SAT-is-fyze. Satisfies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- is
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satisfies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of satisfies
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-is-fyze.
What does satisfies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of satisfy How to pronounce satisfy
Questions about saying satisfies
How do you pronounce satisfies?
Say SAT-is-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satisfies?
Satisfies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · is · fyze.
Is satisfies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪz/ (SAT-is-fyze).