How to Pronounce Clarify

To pronounce "clarify", say CLAR-ify — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clarify”

"clarify" has 2 syllables: clar-ify. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does clarify mean?

verb

(of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter
To make clear or easily understood; to explain in order to remove doubt or obscurity

Synonyms

explicitize get something straight

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Words that rhyme with clarify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wry exemplify rectify high lie apply fortify awry mollify amplify nullify cry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clarify"?▾

"Clarify" has 2 syllables: clar · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "clarify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clarify" is /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/.

What does "clarify" mean?▾

Clarify: (of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter

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