Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

certified

/ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.23 in modern English

Syllables
cer-ti-fied
IPA
/ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪd/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having met an official standard.

adj

Authenticated or verified in writing.

verb

simple past and past participle of certify

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪd/
  • British English: /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪd/

Derived Forms

noncertified uncertified

Phrases

board-certified certified accountant certified check certified copy certified mail certified nursing assistant certified public accountant certified safety professional

Synonyms

qualified certifiable

Rhymes With

decertified

Questions

How do you pronounce certified?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪd/.
What does certified mean?
Having met an official standard.

How to pronounce certified

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