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How to pronounce amplify

amplify
/ˈæmpləfaɪ/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Amplify, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce amplify?

Amplify is pronounced /ˈæmpləfaɪ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in amplify?

Amplify has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in amplify?

The first syllable: /ˈæmpləfaɪ/.

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