How to pronounce ratifying
Say it like RAT-uh-fy-ing. Ratifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratifying 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ratifying
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-uh-fy-ing.
What does ratifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of ratify How to pronounce ratify
Questions about saying ratifying
How do you pronounce ratifying?
Say RAT-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrætəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratifying?
Ratifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · uh · fy · ing.
Is ratifying 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 /ˈrætəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (RAT-uh-fy-ing).