How to pronounce certification
Say it like sur-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Certification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- sur
- tuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep 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 certification
- 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-tih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does certification mean?
- the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
- confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
- a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
Words that rhyme with certification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of certification.
Questions about saying certification
How do you pronounce certification?
Say sur-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝtəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certification?
Certification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: sur · tuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is certification 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 /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (sur-tih-fih-KAY-shun).