To pronounce "birth-certificate", say BIRTHC-ert-if-ic-at-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BIRTHC-ert-if-ic-at-e
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"birth-certificate" has 6 syllables: birthc-ert-if-ic-at-e.
"Birth-certificate" has 6 syllables: birthc · ert · if · ic · at · e.
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