amplify

/ˈæmplɪfaɪ/

Syllables am·pli·fy

Stress AM-pli-fy

Phonics Breakdown

am

/æm/

short a

pli

/plɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long y

Meaning

to make something louder, stronger, or more intense

Sound Reference

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am=/æm/(am) + pli=/plɪ/(split) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

The microphone can amplify even a quiet voice.