How to pronounce fossilized
Say it like FOS-uh-lyzd. Fossilized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fossilized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 fossilized
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-uh-lyzd.
What does fossilized mean?
- In a state of fossilization; preserved in rock.
- Old-fashioned, outmoded, or rigidly fixed in a way that is resistant to change.
- Having become a fossil; no longer productive.
- simple past and past participle of fossilize How to pronounce fossilize
Questions about saying fossilized
How do you pronounce fossilized?
Say FOS-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑsəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fossilized?
Fossilized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · uh · lyzd.
Is fossilized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒsəˌlaɪzd/ (FOS-uh-lyzd).