How Do You Spell ELECTRIFIES?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛktɹɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "electrifies" is spelled with a combination of letters that represent certain sounds. The initial "e" is pronounced as /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪz/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "l" and "t" are silent, and the following "e" is pronounced as /ɛ/ or "eh". The "c" and "t" represent the /k/ and /t/ sounds respectively. The final syllable contains the sound /saɪz/, which represents the suffix -ify meaning "to make something into something else." Overall, the spelling represents the sounds heard when pronouncing the word "electrifies."

ELECTRIFIES Meaning and Definition

1. The term "electrifies" is primarily a verb that refers to the action of electrifying something or someone. The word can be broken down into two parts: "electro," derived from the Greek word for amber (which was often used to generate static electricity), and "fies," a suffix used to indicate the action or process of something.

   To electrify, therefore, means to charge with electricity, to give an electric shock, or to provide a source of electrical power. This process typically involves the conversion of another form of energy into electrical energy, commonly through the use of generators, batteries, or power plants. When something is electrified, it becomes capable of carrying an electric current or providing electrical power to other objects or systems.

   In a metaphorical sense, "electrify" can also describe the act of causing great excitement, enthusiasm, or surprise in someone or a group of people. This figurative use of the term often suggests an intense emotional or energetic reaction to something, much like the jolt of electricity that can cause a physical sensation. It can be used to describe a captivating performance, an exhilarating event, or a thrilling experience that leaves a strong and lasting impression.

   Overall, "electrify" encompasses both the physical and figurative aspects of generating and transmitting electric energy, as well as evoking a powerful emotional response.

Common Misspellings for ELECTRIFIES

• electrifing
• electrifys
• electrafied
• electrofied
• elictrified
• electricfied
• electrifieds
• electrifie
• Elecutiries

Etymology of ELECTRIFIES

The word "electrifies" is derived from the noun "electricity" which traces back to the Greek word "ēlektron", meaning amber. In ancient times, people discovered that when amber was rubbed with fur, it attracted small objects, leading to the concept of static electricity. The modern sense of "electrify" developed from this, referring to the process of charging an object with electricity or causing it to become electrically charged.

Similar spelling words for ELECTRIFIES

• electric car,
• electrometer,
• electric main,
• electric lamp,
• electric eye,
• electrum,
• electric cell,
• electric,
• electric range,
• electric storm,
• elocutionist,
• electrically,
• electrician,
• electric pig,
• electric field,
• electrostatic,
• electrocute,
• electroscope,
• electrical,
• electron,
• electric bell,
• electric shock,
• electrode,
• electric ray,
• electric eel,
• electric fire,
• electric cord,
• elocution,
• electric fan,
• electric arc,
• electrosleep,
• electroshock,
• electrolyte,
• elective,
• electric drill,
• electric glow,
• electrolysis,
• electricity,
• electronics,
• electric burn,
• electroplate,
• electrifying,
• electric bill,
• electrify.

Conjugate verb Electrifies

CONDITIONAL

I would electrifies

you would electrifies

he/she/it would electrifies

we would electrifies

they would electrifies

I would electrify

we would electrify

you would electrify

he/she/it would electrify

they would electrify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be electrifying

you would be electrifying

he/she/it would be electrifying

we would be electrifying

they would be electrifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have electrifies

you would have electrifies

he/she/it would have electrifies

we would have electrifies

they would have electrifies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been electrifying

you would have been electrifying

he/she/it would have been electrifying

we would have been electrifying

they would have been electrifying

FUTURE

I will electrify

you will electrify

he/she/it will electrify

we will electrify

they will electrify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be electrifying

you will be electrifying

he/she/it will be electrifying

we will be electrifying

they will be electrifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have electrified

you will have electrified

he/she/it will have electrified

we will have electrified

they will have electrified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been electrifying

you will have been electrifying

he/she/it will have been electrifying

we will have been electrifying

they will have been electrifying

IMPERATIVE

you electrify

we let´s electrify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to electrify

PAST

I electrified

you electrified

he/she/it electrified

we electrified

they electrified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was electrifying

you were electrifying

he/she/it was electrifying

we were electrifying

they were electrifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

electrified

PAST PERFECT

I had electrified

you had electrified

he/she/it had electrified

we had electrified

they had electrified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been electrifying

you had been electrifying

he/she/it had been electrifying

we had been electrifying

they had been electrifying

PRESENT

I electrify

you electrify

he/she/it electrifies

we electrify

they electrify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am electrifying

you are electrifying

he/she/it is electrifying

we are electrifying

they are electrifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

electrifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have electrified

you have electrified

he/she/it has electrified

we have electrified

they have electrified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been electrifying

you have been electrifying

he/she/it has been electrifying

we have been electrifying

they have been electrifying

I would have electrified

we would have electrified

you would have electrified

he/she/it would have electrified

they would have electrified