How to pronounce tonify
Say it like TOH-nih-fy. Tonify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtoʊnɪfaɪ/TOH-nih-fy
UK British/ˈtəʊnɪfaɪ/TOH-nih-fy
- TOH
- nih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nihKeep 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 tonify
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-nih-fy.
What does tonify mean?
verb
- To increase the available energy of
- To invigorate; to have a restorative effect on.
- To strengthen; to tone.
Where does tonify come from?
From tone + -ify.
Questions about saying tonify
How do you pronounce tonify?
Say TOH-nih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonify?
Tonify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · nih · fy.
Is tonify pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊnɪfaɪ/ (TOH-nih-fy).