How to Pronounce Magnify

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “magnify”

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

What does magnify mean?

verb

  1. To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
  2. To make (something) larger or more important.

Words that rhyme with magnify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

hyperbolizeexaggerateoverstateoverdrawamplifyenlargeoptimizeintensify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "magnify"?▾

"Magnify" has 2 syllables: magn · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "magnify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "magnify" is /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/.

What does "magnify" mean?▾

Magnify: To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).

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