How to pronounce criticized
Say it like KRIT-uh-syzd. Criticized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT).
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- KRIT
- uh
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criticized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRITSay 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.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of criticized
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRIT-ih-syzd.
What does criticized mean?
- simple past and past participle of criticize How to pronounce criticize
Questions about saying criticized
How do you pronounce criticized?
Say KRIT-uh-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪtəˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criticized?
Criticized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT). Broken into parts: KRIT · uh · syzd.
Is criticized 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 /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/ (KRIT-ih-syzd).