How to Pronounce Certificate

"Certificate" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /sɝˈtɪfɪkət/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/sɝˈtɪfɪkət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “certificate

"certificate" has 4 syllables: certificate.

What does certificate mean?

noun

  1. A document containing a certified statement.
  2. A document evidencing ownership or debt.

verb

  1. To supply with a certificate, especially following certification.

adjective

  1. Certified, assured.

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How do you pronounce "certificate"?

"Certificate" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /sɝˈtɪfɪkət/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "certificate"?

"Certificate" has 4 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "certificate"?

The IPA transcription of "certificate" is /sɝˈtɪfɪkət/.

What does "certificate" mean?

Certificate: A document containing a certified statement.

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