How to pronounce certainties
Say it like SUR-tun-teez. Certainties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- tun
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certainties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of certainties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUR-tun-teez.
What does certainties mean?
- plural of certainty How to pronounce certainty
Questions about saying certainties
How do you pronounce certainties?
Say SUR-tun-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtəntiz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtəntiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certainties?
Certainties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · tun · teez.
Is certainties 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 /ˈsɜːtəntiz/ (SUR-tun-teez).