How to pronounce fertilized
Say it like FUR-tuh-lyzd. Fertilized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- tuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fertilized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep 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 fertilized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUR-tuh-lyzd.
What does fertilized mean?
- simple past and past participle of fertilize How to pronounce fertilize
Questions about saying fertilized
How do you pronounce fertilized?
Say FUR-tuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝtəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːtəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fertilized?
Fertilized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · tuh · lyzd.
Is fertilized 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 /ˈfɜːtəˌlaɪzd/ (FUR-tuh-lyzd).