How to pronounce testifies
Say it like TES-tuh-fyze. Testifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
- TES
- tuh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testifies 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.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of testifies
American and British speakers say testifies in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪz/ in the US and /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tuh-fyze.
What does testifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of testify How to pronounce testify
Questions about saying testifies
How do you pronounce testifies?
Say TES-tuh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testifies?
Testifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tuh · fyze.
Do Americans and Brits say testifies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.