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How to pronounce classify

classify
/ˈklæsəfaɪ/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Classify, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith 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.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/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 classify?

Classify is pronounced /ˈklæsəfaɪ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in classify?

Classify has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in classify?

The first syllable: /ˈklæsəfaɪ/.

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