How to pronounce authorized
Say it like AW-thuh-ryzd. Authorized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- thuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authorized 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.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of authorized
American and British speakers say authorized in essentially the same way: /ˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ in the US and /ˈɔːθəˌraɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-thuh-ryzd.
What does authorized mean?
- endowed with authority
- sanctioned by established authority“an authoritative communique”“the authorized biography”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- authorised
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying authorized
How do you pronounce authorized?
Say AW-thuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔθəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authorized?
Authorized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · thuh · ryzd.
Do Americans and Brits say authorized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈɔːθəˌraɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.