How to pronounce ratifies
Say it like RAT-uh-fyze. Ratifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- uh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratifies 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.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ratifies
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-uh-fyze.
What does ratifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ratify How to pronounce ratify
Questions about saying ratifies
How do you pronounce ratifies?
Say RAT-uh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrætəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratifies?
Ratifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · uh · fyze.
Is ratifies 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 /ˈrætəˌfaɪz/ (RAT-uh-fyze).