How to pronounce decertify
Say it like dee-SUR-tuh-fy. Decertify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- dee
- SUR
- tuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decertify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of decertify
- 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-fy.
What does decertify mean?
- To annul the certification of.
- To annul a labor union.
Where does decertify come from?
From de- + certify.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying decertify
How do you pronounce decertify?
Say dee-SUR-tuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /diˈsɝtəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /diːˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decertify?
Decertify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: dee · SUR · tuh · fy.
Is decertify 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 /diːˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/ (dee-SUR-tih-fy).