How to pronounce certify
Say it like SUR-tuh-fy. Certify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɝtəˌfaɪ/SUR-tuh-fy
UK British/ˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/SUR-tih-fy
- SUR
- tuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of certify
- 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-fy.
What does certify mean?
verb
- To attest to (a fact) as the truth.
- To authenticate or verify in writing.
- To attest that a product, service, organization, or person has met an official standard.“These blankets have been certified as fireproof.”
Where does certify come from?
From Old French certefier (“confirm, assure, make certain”).
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Questions about saying certify
How do you pronounce certify?
Say SUR-tuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certify?
Certify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · tuh · fy.
Is certify 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 /ˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/ (SUR-tih-fy).