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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable tif
  • 11 letters
Syllables
cer-tif-i-cate: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: cer-TIF-i-cate.
Pronunciation
/sɚˈtɪfɪkət/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cer-tificate, certif-icate, certifi-cate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide certificate into syllables?

certificate divides as cer-tif-i-cate. cer-tif-i-cate: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in certificate?

Certificate has 4 syllables (cer-tif-i-cate).

Which syllable is stressed in certificate?

The stressed syllable in certificate is tif. The 2nd syllable is stressed: cer-TIF-i-cate.

How do you pronounce certificate?

/sɚˈtɪfɪkət/ in American English.