How to pronounce characterized
Say it like KER-uk-tuh-ryzd. Characterized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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- KER
- uk
- tuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Characterized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 characterized
American and British speakers say characterized in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪzd/ in the US and /ˈkærɪktəˌraɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ik-tuh-ryzd.
What does characterized mean?
- simple past and past participle of characterize How to pronounce characterize
Questions about saying characterized
How do you pronounce characterized?
Say KER-uk-tuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkærɪktəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in characterized?
Characterized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uk · tuh · ryzd.
Do Americans and Brits say characterized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈkærɪktəˌraɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.