How to pronounce zombify
Say it like ZOM-bih-fy. Zombify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM).
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- ZOM
- bih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zombify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep 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 zombify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZOM-bih-fy.
What does zombify mean?
- To turn into a zombie (a member of the living dead or undead).
- To take control of (a computer) in order to use it covertly and illicitly.“These trojans can zombify your machine.”
- To deprive of authenticity or vitality; to render someone brainless or unthinking.
Where does zombify come from?
From zombie + -fy.
Questions about saying zombify
How do you pronounce zombify?
Say ZOM-bih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑmbɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈzɒmbɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zombify?
Zombify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOM). Broken into parts: ZOM · bih · fy.
Is zombify pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈzɒmbɪˌfaɪ/ (ZOM-bih-fy).