How to Pronounce Simplified

To pronounce "simplified", say SIMPL-if-ied — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “simplified”

"simplified" has 3 syllables: simpl-if-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does simplified mean?

noun

  1. Short for simplified Chinese.

adjective

  1. Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.
  2. Relating to simplified Chinese.

    “The traditional form of the character has twice as many strokes as the simplified form.”

verb

  1. To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.
  2. To become simpler.

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Words that rhyme with simplified

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "simplified"?▾

"Simplified" has 3 syllables: simpl · if · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "simplified"?▾

The IPA transcription of "simplified" is /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/.

What does "simplified" mean?▾

Simplified: Short for simplified Chinese.

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