How to Pronounce Classifies

To pronounce "classifies", say CLASS-if-ies — 3 syllables. 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

CLASS-if-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “classifies”

"classifies" has 3 syllables: class-if-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does classifies mean?

verb

  1. To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

    “Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?”

  2. To declare something a secret, especially a government secret

    “They decided to classify that information.”

Antonyms

declassify

Words that rhyme with classifies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

agesallocatesapportionsassortscatalogscategorizescharacterizesclass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "classifies"?▾

"Classifies" has 3 syllables: class · if · ies.

What does "classifies" mean?▾

Classifies: To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

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