How to pronounce certificates
Say it like ser-TIF-ih-kuts. Certificates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF).
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- ser
- TIF
- ih
- kuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certificates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of certificates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-TIF-ih-kayts.
What does certificates mean?
- plural of certificate How to pronounce certificate
Questions about saying certificates
How do you pronounce certificates?
Say ser-TIF-ih-kuts. The American pronunciation is /sɚˈtɪfɪkəts/. In British English it is /səˈtɪfɪˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certificates?
Certificates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF). Broken into parts: ser · TIF · ih · kuts.
Is certificates 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 /səˈtɪfɪˌkeɪts/ (suh-TIF-ih-kayts).