How to pronounce colonized
Say it like KOL-uh-nyzd. Colonized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- uh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of colonized
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-nyzd.
What does colonized mean?
- simple past and past participle of colonize How to pronounce colonize
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- colonised
- settled
Questions about saying colonized
How do you pronounce colonized?
Say KOL-uh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonized?
Colonized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · nyzd.
Is colonized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒləˌnaɪzd/ (KOL-uh-nyzd).