How to pronounce certifying
Say it like SUR-tuh-fy-ing. Certifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- tuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Certifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of certifying
- 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-fy-ing.
What does certifying mean?
Questions about saying certifying
How do you pronounce certifying?
Say SUR-tuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in certifying?
Certifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · tuh · fy · ing.
Is certifying 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 /ˈsɜːtəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (SUR-tuh-fy-ing).