How to pronounce verify
American English pronunciation
VAIR-ih-fy
- IPA
- /ˈvɛɹɪˌfaɪ/
- Syllables
- VAIR · ih · fy (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What verify means
To check that something is true or correct
In a sentence: The teacher verified my answer with a calculator.
Where it comes from: From Latin words meaning "true" and "to make."
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