How to pronounce testified
Say it like TES-tuh-fyde. Testified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay 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.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of testified
American and British speakers say testified in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tuh-fyde.
What does testified mean?
- simple past and past participle of testify How to pronounce testify
Questions about saying testified
How do you pronounce testified?
Say TES-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testified?
Testified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tuh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say testified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.