How to pronounce satisfy
Say it like SAT-us-fy. Satisfy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- us
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satisfy 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of satisfy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-is-fy.
What does satisfy mean?
- meet the requirements or expectations of
- make happy or satisfied
- fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction“does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”“This job doesn't match my dreams”
Where does satisfy come from?
From Middle English satisfyen, satisfien, from Old French satisfiier, satisfier (also Old French satisfaire), from Latin satisfacere, from satis (“enough, sufficient”) + faciō (“to make; to do”).
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Questions about saying satisfy
How do you pronounce satisfy?
Say SAT-us-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætəsˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satisfy?
Satisfy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · us · fy.
Is satisfy 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 /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/ (SAT-is-fy).