How to pronounce ratification
Say it like rat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Ratification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- rat
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 ratification
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does ratification mean?
- The act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified.
- A formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc.
Where does ratification come from?
From Middle French ratification, from Medieval Latin ratificatio.
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Questions about saying ratification
How do you pronounce ratification?
Say rat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratification?
Ratification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: rat · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is ratification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (rat-uh-fuh-KAY-shun).