How to pronounce categorize
Say it like KAT-uh-guh-ryze. Categorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- guh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Categorize 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.
- guhKeep 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 categorize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ih-guh-ryze.
What does categorize mean?
- To assign a category; to divide into classes.“First, categorize incoming messages according to the needed actions.”
Where does categorize come from?
From category + -ize.
Questions about saying categorize
How do you pronounce categorize?
Say KAT-uh-guh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪɡəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in categorize?
Categorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · guh · ryze.
Is categorize 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 /ˈkætɪɡəˌraɪz/ (KAT-ih-guh-ryze).