How to pronounce solidify
Say it like suh-LID-uh-fy. Solidify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID).
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- suh
- LID
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solidify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 solidify
American and British speakers say solidify in essentially the same way: /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LID-ih-fy.
What does solidify mean?
- To make solid; convert into a solid body.
- To concentrate; consolidate, reinforce.
- To become solid; to freeze, set.
Where does solidify come from?
From French solidifier.
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Questions about saying solidify
How do you pronounce solidify?
Say suh-LID-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solidify?
Solidify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID). Broken into parts: suh · LID · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say solidify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.