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