How to Pronounce Speechifying

To pronounce "speechifying", say SPEECH-ify-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

SPEECH-ify-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “speechifying”

"speechifying" has 3 syllables: speech-ify-ing. It rhymes with gratifying and mystifying, if that helps it stick.

What does speechifying mean?

verb

  1. To give a speech; to hold forth; to pronounce pompously or at length.
  2. (possibly obsolete) To make speeches to (someone); to address in a speech.

noun

  1. The art of making speeches; rhetoric or oratory.
  2. The act of speaking, especially at excessive length.

Words that rhyme with speechifying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gratifyingmystifyingedifyingterrifyingpryingsatisfyingelectrifyinghorrifyingtryingintensifyingunderlyingcrying

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speechifying"?▾

"Speechifying" has 3 syllables: speech · ify · ing.

What does "speechifying" mean?▾

Speechifying: To give a speech; to hold forth; to pronounce pompously or at length.

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