How to pronounce "personification"

Next
Speed: 1.0x
Height
Play the video to see captions

Transcript

Phonetic Breakdown of "personification"

Learn how to break down "personification" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

per-son-i-fi-ca-tion
6 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P ER0 S AA2 N AH0 F AH0 K EY1 SH AH0 N
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "personification"

Noun

  • A person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification.
    Example: "Adolf Hitler was the personification of anti-Semitism."
  • A literary device in which an inanimate object or an idea is given human qualities.
    Example: "The writer used personification to convey her ideas."
  • An artistic representation of an abstract quality as a human

Related Words to "personification"

Discover words associated with "personification" through various relationships - including meaning, context, usage, and more. Exploring word associations helps build a deeper understanding of language connections.