How to pronounce amortized
Say it like AM-er-tyzd. Amortized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- er
- tyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amortized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of amortized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-uh-tyzd.
What does amortized mean?
- simple past and past participle of amortize How to pronounce amortize
- Of a debt or liability, wiped out gradually or in installments.
- Of an algorithm, in which the costs of running it is evened out over many iterations.
Questions about saying amortized
How do you pronounce amortized?
Say AM-er-tyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɚˌtaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌtaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amortized?
Amortized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · er · tyzd.
Is amortized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæməˌtaɪzd/ (AM-uh-tyzd).