How to pronounce simplify
simplify
/ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/
3 syllables, stress on the first
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Simplify, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
In a sentence
Simplify your life. Take advice from native speakers.
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- fatima/ˈfæθɪmə/
- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
- this/ðɪs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce simplify?
Simplify is pronounced /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ in American English.
How many syllables are in simplify?
Simplify has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in simplify?
The first syllable: /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/.