How to pronounce cert
Say it like SURT. Cert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/sɝt/SURT
UK British/sɜːt/SURT
- SURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURT.
What does cert mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of cert..
- Certificate.“I bought some gift certs for my family for Christmas.”
- A certainty; something guaranteed to happen.
Words that rhyme with cert
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Questions about saying cert
How do you pronounce cert?
Say SURT. The American pronunciation is /sɝt/. In British English it is /sɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cert?
Cert is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SURT.
Is cert pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɜːt/ (SURT).