How to pronounce vitrify
Say it like VIT-rih-fy. Vitrify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIT).
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- VIT
- rih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitrify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vitrify
American and British speakers say vitrify in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪtrɪˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈvɪtrɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIT-rih-fy.
What does vitrify mean?
- To convert into glass or a glass-like substance by heat and fusion.
- To be converted into glass, especially through heat.
Where does vitrify come from?
From Middle French vitrifier, from Latin vitrum (“glass”).
Questions about saying vitrify
How do you pronounce vitrify?
Say VIT-rih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪtrɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪtrɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitrify?
Vitrify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIT). Broken into parts: VIT · rih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say vitrify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪtrɪˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈvɪtrɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.