How to pronounce certified
Say it like SUR-tuh-fyde. Certified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪd/SUR-tuh-fyde
UK British/ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪd/SUR-tih-fyde
- SUR
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certified 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of certified
- 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-fyde.
What does certified mean?
adjective
- Having met an official standard.
- Authenticated or verified in writing.
- simple past and past participle of certify How to pronounce certify
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- certifiable
- qualified
Opposite meaning
- uncertified
Questions about saying certified
How do you pronounce certified?
Say SUR-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certified?
Certified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · tuh · fyde.
Is certified 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 /ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪd/ (SUR-tih-fyde).