How to pronounce recertifying
Say it like ree-SUR-tuh-fy-ing. Recertifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ree
- SUR
- tuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recertifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recertifying
- 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-ing.
What does recertifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of recertify How to pronounce recertify
Questions about saying recertifying
How do you pronounce recertifying?
Say ree-SUR-tuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɝtəfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈsɜːtəfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recertifying?
Recertifying has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ree · SUR · tuh · fy · ing.
Is recertifying 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 /riˈsɜːtəfaɪɪŋ/ (ree-SUR-tuh-fy-ing).