How to pronounce stratify
Say it like STRAT-uh-fy. Stratify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT).
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- STRAT
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 stratify
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAT-uh-fy.
What does stratify mean?
- To become separated out into distinct layers or strata.“Even without a pronounced social class system, people in a large society tend to stratify.”
- To separate out into distinct layers or strata.“In this cut you can see how the sedimentary rock layers have been clearly stratified.”
Where does stratify come from?
From French stratifier.
Words that rhyme with stratify
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Questions about saying stratify
How do you pronounce stratify?
Say STRAT-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrætəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstrætəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratify?
Stratify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT). Broken into parts: STRAT · uh · fy.
Is stratify 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 /ˈstrætəˌfaɪ/ (STRAT-uh-fy).