How do you pronounce "ratification"?

In American English: /ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (rat-uhf-uh-KAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ɹˌatɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ (r-at-IF-ik). In Canadian English: /ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (rat-uhf-uh-KAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˌatɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ (r-at-IF-ik).

Is "ratification" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (rat-uhf-uh-KAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˌatɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ (r-at-IF-ik).

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ratification

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/ˌrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/

rat-uhf-uh-KAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

rætrat·əfi·əfi·keɪʃca·əntion

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