How to pronounce syllabify
Say it like sih-LAB-ih-fy. Syllabify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- sih
- LAB
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syllabify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 syllabify
American and British speakers say syllabify in essentially the same way: /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/ in the US and /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LAB-ih-fy.
What does syllabify mean?
- To divide a word into syllables; to syllabicate; to syllabize.
Where does syllabify come from?
First attested in 1799–1802; back-formation from syllabification; compare the Old French sillabifier.
Questions about saying syllabify
How do you pronounce syllabify?
Say sih-LAB-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syllabify?
Syllabify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: sih · LAB · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say syllabify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.