How to pronounce catalyzed
Say it like KAT-uh-lyzd. Catalyzed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catalyzed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of catalyzed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-lyzd.
What does catalyzed mean?
- simple past and past participle of catalyze How to pronounce catalyze
- Having undergone catalysis.
Questions about saying catalyzed
How do you pronounce catalyzed?
Say KAT-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catalyzed?
Catalyzed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · lyzd.
Is catalyzed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkætəˌlaɪzd/ (KAT-uh-lyzd).