How to pronounce cauterized
Say it like KAW-tuh-ryzd. Cauterized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- tuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cauterized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cauterized
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAW-tuh-ryzd.
What does cauterized mean?
- simple past and past participle of cauterize How to pronounce cauterize
Questions about saying cauterized
How do you pronounce cauterized?
Say KAW-tuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔtəraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtəraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cauterized?
Cauterized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · tuh · ryzd.
Is cauterized 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 /ˈkɔːtəraɪzd/ (KAW-tuh-ryzd).