How to pronounce canonized
Say it like KAN-uh-nyzd. Canonized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canonized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of canonized
American and British speakers say canonized in essentially the same way: /ˈkænəˌnaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈkænəˌnaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-uh-nyzd.
What does canonized mean?
- Made part of the canon; made official.
- In the Roman Catholic Church, officially declared a saint.
- simple past and past participle of canonize How to pronounce canonize
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Questions about saying canonized
How do you pronounce canonized?
Say KAN-uh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkænəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canonized?
Canonized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · nyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say canonized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænəˌnaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈkænəˌnaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.