How to Pronounce "certifiable"
word
ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪ.ə.bəl
SUR-tuh-fy-uh-buhl
sˈɜːtɪfˌaɪəbəl
SUR-tif-EYE-uh-buhl
Definition
Describes someone or something that can officially be certified, especially as mentally ill. Informally, it can also mean someone acts crazy or irrational.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝː.t̬ə.faɪ.ə.bəl
British English
sˈɜːtɪfˌaɪəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-tuh-fy-uh-buhl
UK
SUR-tif-EYE-uh-buhl
Listen in Context
The doctor said he is not certifiable.
That idea is almost certifiable.
Is he really certifiable or just acting?
Honestly, after that stunt, she's basically certifiable.