How to Pronounce Classify

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “classify”

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

What does classify 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 classify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

classassortsortseparatecategorizecategorizationclassificationtriage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "classify"?▾

"Classify" has 2 syllables: class · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "classify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "classify" is /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/.

What does "classify" mean?▾

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

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