How to pronounce authentication
Say it like aw-then-tuh-KAY-shun. Authentication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
- aw
- then
- tuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authentication 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.
- thenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of authentication
American and British speakers say authentication in essentially the same way: /ɔˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-then-tih-KAY-shun.
What does authentication mean?
- Something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something; or the process of doing so.“document authentication”
- Proof of identity required by a user to log on to some network or access some resource.“digital authentication”
- A hallmark or assay-mark on a piece of metalwork.
Where does authentication come from?
From authenticate + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- authentification
- hallmark
- assay-mark
- certification
Words that rhyme with authentication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of authentication.
Questions about saying authentication
How do you pronounce authentication?
Say aw-then-tuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɔˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authentication?
Authentication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: aw · then · tuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say authentication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˌθɛntəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.