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