How to pronounce precertificates
Say it like pree-ser-TIF-ih-kits. Precertificates has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIF).
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- pree
- ser
- TIF
- ih
- kits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precertificates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precertificates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-suh-TIF-ih-kits.
What does precertificates mean?
- plural of precertificate How to pronounce precertificate
Questions about saying precertificates
How do you pronounce precertificates?
Say pree-ser-TIF-ih-kits. The American pronunciation is /ˌprisərˈtɪfɪkɪts/. In British English it is /ˌpriːsəˈtɪfɪkɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precertificates?
Precertificates has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIF). Broken into parts: pree · ser · TIF · ih · kits.
Is precertificates 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 /ˌpriːsəˈtɪfɪkɪts/ (pree-suh-TIF-ih-kits).