How to pronounce authorize
Say it like AW-thuh-ryze. Authorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
- AW
- thuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authorize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of authorize
American and British speakers say authorize in essentially the same way: /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈɔːθəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-thuh-ryze.
What does authorize mean?
- To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.“The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.”
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Questions about saying authorize
How do you pronounce authorize?
Say AW-thuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authorize?
Authorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · thuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say authorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɔːθəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.