How to pronounce verified
Say it like VER-uh-fyde. Verified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 verified
American and British speakers say verified in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VER-ih-fyde.
What does verified mean?
- proved to be true“a verified claim”
Words that rhyme with verified
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Questions about saying verified
How do you pronounce verified?
Say VER-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verified?
Verified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · uh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say verified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.