dignify

/ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/

Syllables dig·ni·fy

Stress DIG-ni-fy

Phonics Breakdown

dig

/dɪɡ/

hard g

ni

/nɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long i

Meaning

to give dignity or honor to; to make something seem worthy or serious

Sound Reference

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dig=/dɪɡ/(dig) + ni=/nɪ/(nick) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

The award was meant to dignify her long years of service.