How to pronounce alphabetized
Say it like AL-fuh-buh-tyzd. Alphabetized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- fuh
- buh
- tyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphabetized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alphabetized
American and British speakers say alphabetized in essentially the same way: /ˈælfəbəˌtaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈælfəbəˌtaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-fuh-buh-tyzd.
What does alphabetized mean?
- American and Oxford British standard spelling of alphabetised.
- simple past and past participle of alphabetize How to pronounce alphabetize
Questions about saying alphabetized
How do you pronounce alphabetized?
Say AL-fuh-buh-tyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈælfəbəˌtaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈælfəbəˌtaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphabetized?
Alphabetized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · fuh · buh · tyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say alphabetized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælfəbəˌtaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈælfəbəˌtaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.