How to pronounce ratified
Say it like RAT-uh-fyde. Ratified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 ratified
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-uh-fyde.
What does ratified mean?
- simple past and past participle of ratify How to pronounce ratify
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Words that rhyme with ratified
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Questions about saying ratified
How do you pronounce ratified?
Say RAT-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrætəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratified?
Ratified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · uh · fyde.
Is ratified 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 /ˈrætəˌfaɪd/ (RAT-uh-fyde).