How do you pronounce "ratify"?

In American English: /ˈrætəˌfaɪ/ (RAT-uh-feye). In British English: /ɹˈatɪfˌaɪ/ (R-at). In Canadian English: /ˈrætəˌfaɪ/ (RAT-uh-feye). In Australian English: /ɹˈatɪfˌaɪ/ (R-at).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrætəˌfaɪ/ (RAT-uh-feye), while in British English it's /ɹˈatɪfˌaɪ/ (R-at).

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ratify

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/ˈrætəˌfaɪ/

RAT-uh-feye

Syllable Breakdown

rætrat·əi·faɪfy

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