How to Pronounce "dead certain"
expression
ˈdɛd/ /ˈsɝtən
DED SUR-tuhn
dˈɛd/ /sˈɜːtən
DED SUR-tuhn
Definition
To be absolutely sure about something, with no doubt at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛd/ /ˈsɝtən
British English
dˈɛd/ /sˈɜːtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED SUR-tuhn
UK
DED SUR-tuhn
Listen in Context
I'm dead certain he's telling the truth.
She was dead certain about the answer.
We are dead certain we locked the door.
He's dead certain this is going to work, but I still have my doubts.