How to pronounce stellify
Say it like STEL-ih-fy. Stellify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stellify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stellify
American and British speakers say stellify in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛlɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈstɛlɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL-ih-fy.
What does stellify mean?
- To transform from an earthly body into a celestial body; to place in the sky as such“In Classical mythology, being stellified was about the greatest posthumous honor for a mortal.”
- To turn into a star.
Where does stellify come from?
From Middle English stellifien (“to make into a star; glorify, deify”), from Middle French stellifier, from Medieval Latin stellificāre, itself from Latin stella (“star”) + faciō (“make, do”).
Questions about saying stellify
How do you pronounce stellify?
Say STEL-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stellify?
Stellify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say stellify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛlɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈstɛlɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.