rectify

/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/

Syllables rec·ti·fy

Stress REC-ti-fy

Phonics Breakdown

rec

/rek/

short e

ti

/tɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long y

Meaning

to correct or make something right

Sound Reference

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rec=/rek/(record) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

The company worked quickly to rectify the mistake.