How to Pronounce "ratification"
word
ˌɹætəfəˈkeɪʃən
ra-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun
ɹˌætɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
ra-ti-fi-KAY-shun
Definition
Ratification is the official approval or confirmation of a decision, agreement, or law, usually by a vote or formal process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹætəfəˈkeɪʃən
British English
ɹˌætɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ra-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun
UK
ra-ti-fi-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
The country's parliament voted for the ratification of the treaty.
A new law needs ratification before it goes into effect.
The contract will be valid after ratification by all parties.
The agreement was delayed for months waiting for ratification from the senate.