How to Pronounce Petrify

To pronounce "petrify", say PETR-ify — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “petrify”

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

What does petrify mean?

verb

  1. To harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
  2. To produce rigidity akin to stone.

Words that rhyme with petrify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

lapidifyappalunpetrifystonifyfossilizemortifyterrifyscarify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petrify"?▾

"Petrify" has 2 syllables: petr · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "petrify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "petrify" is /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/.

What does "petrify" mean?▾

Petrify: To harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.

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