How to pronounce testify
testify
/ˈtestəfaɪ/
3 syllables, stress on the first
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Testify, sound by sound
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
In a sentence
You can't force me to testify against Tom.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce testify?
Testify is pronounced /ˈtestəfaɪ/ in American English.
How many syllables are in testify?
Testify has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in testify?
The first syllable: /ˈtestəfaɪ/.