simplify

/ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

Syllables sim·pli·fy

Stress SIM-pli-fy

Phonics Breakdown

sim

/sɪm/

short i

pli

/plɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long i

Meaning

to make something easier or less complicated

Sound Reference

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sim=/sɪm/(simple) + pli=/plɪ/(split) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

We need to simplify the instructions.