How to pronounce rectifies
Say it like REK-tuh-fyze. Rectifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- tuh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rectifies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 rectifies
American and British speakers say rectifies in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-tuh-fyze.
What does rectifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rectify How to pronounce rectify
Questions about saying rectifies
How do you pronounce rectifies?
Say REK-tuh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rectifies?
Rectifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · tuh · fyze.
Do Americans and Brits say rectifies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.