How to pronounce certifies
Say it like SUR-tuh-fyze. Certifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- tuh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certifies 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.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of certifies
- 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-tuh-fyze.
What does certifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of certify How to pronounce certify
Questions about saying certifies
How do you pronounce certifies?
Say SUR-tuh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certifies?
Certifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · tuh · fyze.
Is certifies 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 /ˈsɜːtəˌfaɪz/ (SUR-tuh-fyze).