How to pronounce recertify
Say it like ree-SUR-tuh-fy. Recertify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce recertify. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ree
- SUR
- tuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recertify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of recertify
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-SUR-tuh-fy.
What does recertify mean?
- To certify again.
Where does recertify come from?
From re- + certify.
Questions about saying recertify
How do you pronounce recertify?
Say ree-SUR-tuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɝtəfaɪ/. In British English it is /riˈsɜːtəfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recertify?
Recertify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ree · SUR · tuh · fy.
Is recertify 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 /riˈsɜːtəfaɪ/ (ree-SUR-tuh-fy).