How to pronounce ratify in American English
“ratify” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to ratify the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
Hear “ratify” in: all accents · British English (51 clips)
“ratify” in real sentences — American speakers
220 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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to ratify this agreement.
The Obama White House
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agreed to and promised to ratify their promises.
USGS
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you saw our Congress ratify this process swiftly.
State Department
Words that sound like “ratify”
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