How to Pronounce Certain

To pronounce "certain", say CERT-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɝtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɝtn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “certain”

"certain" has 2 syllables: cert-ain. It rhymes with uncertain and curtain, if that helps it stick.

What does certain mean?

noun

  1. (with "the") Something certain.

adjective

  1. Sure, positive, not doubting.

    “I was certain of my decision.”

  2. Determined; resolved.

pronoun

  1. (with of) Unnamed or undescribed members (of).

    “There were serious objections to certain of the proposals.”

Synonyms

unavoidablesome

Antonyms

particularspecificuncertainimpossibleincidental

Words that rhyme with certain

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncertaincurtainburtoncurtinurtonworton

Related words

surepositivedependablereliableconfidentdefiniteconvincedcareful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "certain"?▾

"Certain" has 2 syllables: cert · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "certain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "certain" is /ˈsɝtn̩/.

What does "certain" mean?▾

Certain: (with "the") Something certain.

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