How to pronounce categorizing
Say it like KAT-uh-guh-ry-zing. Categorizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- guh
- ry
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Categorizing 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of categorizing
- 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-ry-zing.
What does categorizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of categorize How to pronounce categorize
Questions about saying categorizing
How do you pronounce categorizing?
Say KAT-uh-guh-ry-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in categorizing?
Categorizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · guh · ry · zing.
Is categorizing 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 /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪzɪŋ/ (KAT-uh-guh-ry-zing).