How to pronounce vinify
Say it like VIN-ih-fy. Vinify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIN).
- VIN
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vinify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 vinify
American and British speakers say vinify in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪnɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈvɪnɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIN-ih-fy.
What does vinify mean?
- To convert fruit juice, particularly grape juice, into wine by fermentation.
Where does vinify come from?
From Latin vinis (“wine”) + -ify (“to make into”).
Questions about saying vinify
How do you pronounce vinify?
Say VIN-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vinify?
Vinify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIN). Broken into parts: VIN · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say vinify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪnɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈvɪnɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.