How to Pronounce "pacifica"
word
pəˈsɪfɪkə
puh-SIH-fih-kuh
pˈæsɪfˌaɪ
puh-SIF-eye
Definition
To make someone calm or stop them from feeling angry, upset, or excited; to bring peace to a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈsɪfɪkə
British English
pˈæsɪfˌaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-SIH-fih-kuh
UK
puh-SIF-eye
Listen in Context
She tried to pacify the crying baby.
The police managed to pacify the angry crowd.
Giving her a toy helped to pacify her.
He brought flowers to pacify his upset girlfriend after their argument.