How to pronounce authenticate
Say it like aw-THEN-tih-kayt. Authenticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN).
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- aw
- THEN
- tih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authenticate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of authenticate
American and British speakers say authenticate in essentially the same way: /ɔˈθɛntɪkeɪt/ in the US and /ɒˈθɛntɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: o-THEN-tih-kayt.
What does authenticate mean?
- To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.
- To prove authentic; to determine as real and true.“He didn’t manage to authenticate the portrait: it’s probably a fake.”
- Synonym of authentic.
Where does authenticate come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin authenticō.
Questions about saying authenticate
How do you pronounce authenticate?
Say aw-THEN-tih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈθɛntɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ɒˈθɛntɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authenticate?
Authenticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN). Broken into parts: aw · THEN · tih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say authenticate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˈθɛntɪkeɪt/ and the British form is /ɒˈθɛntɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.