How to pronounce categorized
Say it like KAT-uh-guh-ryzd. Categorized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- guh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Categorized 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.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of categorized
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-guh-ryzd.
What does categorized mean?
- simple past and past participle of categorize How to pronounce categorize
- The characteristic of having been placed or sorted in a category or categories.“All of my records are categorized.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- categorised
Questions about saying categorized
How do you pronounce categorized?
Say KAT-uh-guh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in categorized?
Categorized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · guh · ryzd.
Is categorized 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 /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzd/ (KAT-uh-guh-ryzd).