How to pronounce generalized
Say it like JEN-uh-ruh-lyzd. Generalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 generalized
American and British speakers say generalized in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ruh-lyzd.
What does generalized mean?
- Made more general, less specialized.“The generalized formula applies to all cases, the specialized one only works on simple problems.”
- Spread throughout or affecting the entire body or body part.
- simple past and past participle of generalize How to pronounce generalize
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- generalised
Questions about saying generalized
How do you pronounce generalized?
Say JEN-uh-ruh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalized?
Generalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ruh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say generalized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.