How to pronounce speechify
Say it like SPEE-chuh-fy. Speechify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- chuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speechify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chuhKeep 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 speechify
American and British speakers say speechify in essentially the same way: /ˈspitʃəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈspiːtʃəˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-chuh-fy.
What does speechify mean?
- To give a speech; to hold forth; (now especially) to pronounce pompously or at length.
Where does speechify come from?
From speech + -ify.
Questions about saying speechify
How do you pronounce speechify?
Say SPEE-chuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈspitʃəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈspiːtʃəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speechify?
Speechify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · chuh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say speechify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspitʃəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈspiːtʃəˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.