How to Pronounce Simplify

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “simplify”

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

What does simplify mean?

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 simplify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

reducereductionistrationalizerationalisestreamliningconveniencefacilitatefacilitation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "simplify"?▾

"Simplify" has 2 syllables: simpl · ify.

What is the IPA transcription of "simplify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "simplify" is /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/.

What does "simplify" mean?▾

Simplify: To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.

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