How to pronounce criminalized
Say it like KRIM-uh-nuh-lyzd. Criminalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- uh
- nuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminalized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 criminalized
American and British speakers say criminalized in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-uh-nuh-lyzd.
What does criminalized mean?
- simple past and past participle of criminalize How to pronounce criminalize
Questions about saying criminalized
How do you pronounce criminalized?
Say KRIM-uh-nuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminalized?
Criminalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · uh · nuh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say criminalized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.