How to pronounce authenticates
Say it like aw-THEN-tuh-kayts. Authenticates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN).
- aw
- THEN
- tuh
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authenticates 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of authenticates
American and British speakers say authenticates in essentially the same way: /ɔˈθɛntəˌkeɪts/ in the US and /ɒˈθɛntəˌkeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: o-THEN-tuh-kayts.
What does authenticates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of authenticate How to pronounce authenticate
Questions about saying authenticates
How do you pronounce authenticates?
Say aw-THEN-tuh-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈθɛntəˌkeɪts/. In British English it is /ɒˈθɛntəˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authenticates?
Authenticates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN). Broken into parts: aw · THEN · tuh · kayts.
Do Americans and Brits say authenticates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˈθɛntəˌkeɪts/ and the British form is /ɒˈθɛntəˌkeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.