How to pronounce galvanized
Say it like GAL-vuh-nyzd. Galvanized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- vuh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galvanized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of galvanized
American and British speakers say galvanized in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-vuh-nyzd.
What does galvanized mean?
- Alternative spelling of galvanised (“coated with zinc”).
- simple past and past participle of galvanize How to pronounce galvanize
Questions about saying galvanized
How do you pronounce galvanized?
Say GAL-vuh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galvanized?
Galvanized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · vuh · nyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say galvanized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.