How to pronounce centralized
Say it like SEN-truh-lyzd. Centralized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- truh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centralized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep 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 centralized
American and British speakers say centralized in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-truh-lyzd.
What does centralized mean?
- Having things physically towards the center; consolidated or concentrated
- Having power concentrated in a single, central authority
- Moved toward the center of the vowel space: [ë] is less front than [e], though not necessarily central; similarly, [ö] is less back than [o].
- simple past and past participle of centralize How to pronounce centralize
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- centralised
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying centralized
How do you pronounce centralized?
Say SEN-truh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centralized?
Centralized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · truh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say centralized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.