How to pronounce certifications
Say it like sur-tuh-fuh-KAY-shunz. Certifications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- sur
- tuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certifications 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of certifications
- 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-shunz.
What does certifications mean?
- plural of certification How to pronounce certification
Words that rhyme with certifications
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of certifications.
Questions about saying certifications
How do you pronounce certifications?
Say sur-tuh-fuh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certifications?
Certifications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: sur · tuh · fuh · KAY · shunz.
Is certifications 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 /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ (sur-tih-fih-KAY-shunz).