How to pronounce decertified
Say it like dee-SUR-tuh-fyde. Decertified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- dee
- SUR
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decertified 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.
- 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 decertified
- 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-tuh-fyde.
What does decertified mean?
- simple past and past participle of decertify How to pronounce decertify
Questions about saying decertified
How do you pronounce decertified?
Say dee-SUR-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /diˈsɝtəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /diˈsɜːtəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decertified?
Decertified has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: dee · SUR · tuh · fyde.
Is decertified 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 /diˈsɜːtəˌfaɪd/ (dee-SUR-tuh-fyde).