ratify

/ˈrætɪfaɪ/

Syllables rat·i·fy

Stress RAT-i-fy

Phonics Breakdown

rat

/ræt/

short a

i

/ɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long y

Meaning

to formally approve or confirm something, especially an agreement or treaty

Sound Reference

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rat=/ræt/(rat) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

The country voted to ratify the new trade agreement.