How to pronounce computerized
Say it like kum-PYOO-tuh-ryzd. Computerized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
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- kum
- PYOO
- tuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Computerized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 computerized
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-PYOO-tuh-ryzd.
What does computerized mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of computerised.
- simple past and past participle of computerize How to pronounce computerize
Questions about saying computerized
How do you pronounce computerized?
Say kum-PYOO-tuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpjutəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpjuːtəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in computerized?
Computerized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: kum · PYOO · tuh · ryzd.
Is computerized 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 /kəmˈpjuːtəˌraɪzd/ (kum-PYOO-tuh-ryzd).