How to Pronounce Identify

To pronounce "identify", say ID-ent-ify — 3 syllables, IPA /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “identify”

"identify" has 3 syllables: id-ent-ify. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does identify mean?

verb

  1. To establish the identity of someone or something.
  2. To disclose the identity of someone.

    “The Associated Press will not identify the suspect of the crime because he is a juvenile.”

Synonyms

ID

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Words that rhyme with identify

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wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

describenamedistinguishdiscoverplacekeyidentifieridentification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "identify"?▾

"Identify" has 3 syllables: id · ent · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "identify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "identify" is /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/.

What does "identify" mean?▾

Identify: To establish the identity of someone or something.

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