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certification
Definition:
(nou) the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on (nou) confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence (nou) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts (nou) validating the authenticity of something or someone
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
Examples:
The link only specifies the certification.
A certification listing provides the limitations of the rating.
The certification is regulated by the Society of Broadcast Engineers.
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Common mistakes of certification pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cer-ti-fi-ˈca-tion". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "cer-ti-fi-ˈca-tion" (US: /ˌsɜr.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, UK: /ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ca" when pronouncing "certification".
- Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee" sound, saying "cer-ti-ˈfi-cation". The correct pronunciation features a short "i": "cer-ti-fi-ˈca-tion". Tip: Practice saying "fit" to get the right vowel sound.
- Final syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce the final syllable as "shun", leading to "cer-ti-fi-ˈca-shun". The correct pronunciation ends with "tion" sounding like "shən". Tip: Think of "station" to help with the ending sound.
- Syllable count: Some may say "certification" with too few syllables, pronouncing it as "cer-ti-fi-cation". The word has five syllables, not four. Tip: Break it down into "cer-ti-fi-ca-tion" to emphasize each part.
- Linking sounds: Learners often disconnect the syllables, making "cer-ti-fi-ˈca-tion" sound choppy. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, gradually increasing speed while maintaining the connection between syllables.