How to pronounce decertification
Say it like dee-sur-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Decertification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- dee
- sur
- tuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decertification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decertification
- 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: dee-sur-tih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does decertification mean?
- The act or process of decertifying.
Where does decertification come from?
From de- + certification.
Words that rhyme with decertification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decertification.
Questions about saying decertification
How do you pronounce decertification?
Say dee-sur-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌsɝtəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diːˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decertification?
Decertification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: dee · sur · tuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is decertification 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 /diːˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (dee-sur-tih-fih-KAY-shun).