How to Pronounce "ratified"
word
ˈɹætəˌfaɪd
RAT-uh-fide
ɹˈætɪfˌaɪd
RAT-if-ide
Definition
Officially approved or confirmed, usually by a vote or formal process, especially with laws, agreements, or treaties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹætəˌfaɪd
British English
ɹˈætɪfˌaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAT-uh-fide
UK
RAT-if-ide
Listen in Context
The agreement was ratified by both countries.
The treaty was ratified last year.
The constitution was ratified after a long debate.
The new law won’t take effect until it’s officially ratified.