certify

/ˈsɜːr.tɪ.faɪ/

Syllables cer·ti·fy

Stress CER-ti-fy

Phonics Breakdown

cer

/sɜːr/

soft c

ti

/tɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long y

Meaning

to officially confirm or attest something

Sound Reference

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cer=/sɜːr/(certain) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

The agency will certify the new teachers next month.