How to pronounce authorization
Say it like aw-thuh-ruh-ZAY-shun. Authorization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- aw
- thuh
- ruh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authorization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of authorization
American and British speakers say authorization in essentially the same way: /ˌɔθərəˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-thuh-ry-ZAY-shun.
What does authorization mean?
- a document giving an official instruction or command
- the power or right to give orders or make decisions“he has the authority to issue warrants”“deputies are given authorization to make arrests”
- official permission or approval“authority for the program was renewed several times”
Where does authorization come from?
From authorize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mandate
- authorisation
Words that rhyme with authorization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of authorization.
Questions about saying authorization
How do you pronounce authorization?
Say aw-thuh-ruh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔθərəˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authorization?
Authorization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: aw · thuh · ruh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say authorization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔθərəˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.