How to pronounce verify
Say it like VER-uh-fy. Verify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of verify
American and British speakers say verify in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VER-ih-fy.
What does verify mean?
- confirm the truth of“Please verify that the doors are closed”“verify a claim”
- check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard“Are you controlling for the temperature?”
- attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition)
Where does verify come from?
From Old French verifier (French: vérifier), from Medieval Latin vērificāre (“make true”), from Latin vērus (“true”) + faciō (“do, make”); see -fy.
Words that rhyme with verify
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of verify.
Questions about saying verify
How do you pronounce verify?
Say VER-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verify?
Verify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say verify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈvɛrɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.