How to Pronounce Classifying

To pronounce "classifying", say CLASS-ify-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CLASS-ify-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “classifying”

"classifying" has 3 syllables: class-ify-ing. It rhymes with gratifying and mystifying, if that helps it stick.

What does classifying 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.”

adjective

  1. That serves to classify

Antonyms

declassify

Words that rhyme with classifying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gratifyingmystifyingedifyingterrifyingpryingsatisfyingelectrifyinghorrifyingtryingintensifyingunderlyingcrying

Related words

classassortsortseparatecategorizecategorizationclassificationcategorisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "classifying"?▾

"Classifying" has 3 syllables: class · ify · ing.

What does "classifying" mean?▾

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

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