How to pronounce commercialized
Say it like kuh-MUR-shuh-lyzd. Commercialized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- kuh
- MUR
- shuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commercialized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shuhKeep 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 commercialized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MUR-shuh-lyzd.
What does commercialized mean?
- simple past and past participle of commercialize How to pronounce commercialize
Questions about saying commercialized
How do you pronounce commercialized?
Say kuh-MUR-shuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɝʃəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commercialized?
Commercialized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: kuh · MUR · shuh · lyzd.
Is commercialized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈmɜːʃəˌlaɪzd/ (kuh-MUR-shuh-lyzd).