How to pronounce formalized
Say it like FOR-muh-lyzd. Formalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- muh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formalized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 formalized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-muh-lyzd.
What does formalized mean?
- simple past and past participle of formalize How to pronounce formalize
Questions about saying formalized
How do you pronounce formalized?
Say FOR-muh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːməˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formalized?
Formalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · muh · lyzd.
Is formalized 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 /ˈfɔːməˌlaɪzd/ (FAW-muh-lyzd).