How to pronounce vivify
Say it like VIV-ih-fy. Vivify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIV).
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- VIV
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vivify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIVSay 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 vivify
American and British speakers say vivify in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIV-ih-fy.
What does vivify mean?
- To bring to life; to enliven.
- To impart vitality to.
Where does vivify come from?
Borrowed from Old French vivifier, from Late Latin vivificō.
Questions about saying vivify
How do you pronounce vivify?
Say VIV-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vivify?
Vivify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIV). Broken into parts: VIV · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say vivify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.