How to Pronounce Classifier

To pronounce "classifier", say CLASS-if-ier — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈklæsɪfaɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈklæsɪfaɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “classifier”

"classifier" has 3 syllables: class-if-ier. It rhymes with gasifier, if that helps it stick.

What does classifier mean?

noun

  1. Someone who classifies.
  2. A word or morpheme used in some languages (such as Japanese and American Sign Language), in certain contexts (such as counting), to indicate the semantic class to which something belongs.

Words that rhyme with classifier

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gasifier

Related words

classificationsortergraderclasserclassificatorcodercategoristcategorizer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "classifier"?▾

"Classifier" has 3 syllables: class · if · ier.

What is the IPA transcription of "classifier"?▾

The IPA transcription of "classifier" is /ˈklæsɪfaɪə/.

What does "classifier" mean?▾

Classifier: Someone who classifies.

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